Dental Assistant I

HS

No experience required.

None

Sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion tasks, and exposure to bloodborne/airborne pathogens, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, radiation, cuts/punctures.

Monday–Friday, Day shift (Typically 8:00am – 5:00pm).

The Dental Assistant I will assist dentist by doing four handed, chair-side, or expanded duty dental assisting. This will also include preparing dental instruments and materials, clean operatories, help with patient flow in the clinic and other duties.

UK Benefits
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Internal employee being considered

Attention to detail and accuracy, excellent communication and customer service skills, dependability, communication, initiative.

Experience as a dental assistant preferred. Ability to speak and ready English and Spanish preferred.

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

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.