Dental Assistant/UKHC

Posting Details

Posting Details


Job Title
Dental Assistant/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE53033


Working Title
Dental Assistant - DMD Student Clinic


Department Name
MD100:DENTAL GROUP CLINICAL PRACTICE


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
07


Salary Range
$17.50-27.31/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


HS

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Required Related Experience


No Experience required

Required License/Registration/Certification


Basic Life Support (BLS) at time of hire through the American Heart Association (AHA); must obtain Coronal Polishing and Dental X-ray competencies within 6 months of hire.

Physical Requirements


Constant repetitive motion

Shift


Monday - Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed

Job Summary


The Dental Assistant supports the delivery of high-quality dental care by assisting dentists and ensuring patients have a positive experience throughout their visit. This role involves preparing patients and treatment areas for procedures, assisting chairside during dental treatments, and maintaining accurate patient records in Epic. The Dental Assistant performs essential clinical tasks such as sterilizing instruments, setting up operatories, managing supplies, and providing expanded care duties, including coronal polishing and radiography.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, this position plays a key role in patient education by explaining procedures, promoting oral hygiene practices, and addressing patient questions with professionalism and empathy. The Dental Assistant contributes to the smooth daily operation of the clinic through teamwork, adherence to infection-control protocols, and compliance with University and UK HealthCare policies. Service excellence and care coordination are integral parts of the role, requiring respectful communication, confidentiality, and collaboration with colleagues to ensure efficient, compassionate, and patient-centered care.

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus: $3000 for new graduates for 0.9 Full Time Employment(FTE) classification roles or higher only and 0.6 Full Time Employment (FTE) classification roles or higher with 12 months experience. Contingent on a 12-month employment commitment. Further details will be discussed during the hiring process.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities


Radiography and Coronal Polishing; two-handed and four-handed dentistry;

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience


Previous experience in dentistry or dental assistant roles preferred.

Deadline to Apply
07/15/2026


Our University Community


We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.