Dental Assistant III

Extended Duties Dental AssistantNew pay rate! Extended Duties Dental Assistant required.9 Paid Holidays, Annual and Sick Leave, Exceptional Benefits Package including Employer Paid Disability Benefits and 401K Employer Match, and is a National Health Service Corp approved site!Join our mission-driven team at HealthFirst Bluegrass, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) committed to providing quality healthcare for all, regardless of income or background.As a Dental Assistant III, you'll use your advanced skills to support providers and elevate patient care.Why Join Us?National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Approved Site Annual & Sick Leave Accrual Off each year Competitive pay & benefits package for both part-time and full-time staffWhat You'll Do:As part of our dynamic dental team, you'll deliver top-quality care while helping patients feel heard, educated, and empowered in their oral health journey.As a Dental Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting our dentists and hygienists with:Assisting with restorations and carving anatomyDocumenting charts and medical historiesIdentifying patient concerns and preparing traysSterilizing instruments and disinfecting operatoriesTaking and processing X-raysCompleting patient encounters and follow-upsReviewing oral hygiene instructionsOrdering and stocking clinical suppliesMaintaining equipment recordsHandling clinic opening and closing dutiesMaking referrals and supporting front office operationsWhat You Bring:1+ year dental assisting experience with advanced clinical proficiencyEDDA certification (Expanded Duties Dental Assistant)Radiography certification and current CPR certificationStrong expertise in restorative, oral surgery, and specialty proceduresExperience improving workflow or mentoring others (preferred)Ideal for a highly skilled assistant ready to make a strong impact.