University of KentuckyEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleDental Assistant I/DNT/UKHCRequisition NumberRE52012Working TitleDental Assistant I - UKHC Bluegrass Care Dental ClinicDepartment NameMD100:DENTAL GROUP CLINICAL PRACTICEWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level05Salary Range$15.00-22.60/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationHSClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related ExperienceNo experience required.Required License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsThe physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs.ShiftMonday - Friday, Day Shift; primarily 7:30 am - 4:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed.Job SummaryThis position is located off-campus in Lexington, KY at UKHC Bluegrass Care Dental Clinic.The Dental Assistant I will support dentists by performing four-handed, chairside, and expanded duty dental assisting.Responsibilities also include preparing dental instruments and materials, cleaning and stocking operatories, assisting with patient flow in the clinic, and performing other related duties as needed.IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered)Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesAttention to detail and accuracy, excellent communication and customer service skills, dependability, communication, initiative.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceExperience as a dental assistant is preferred.Deadline to Apply10/23/2025Our University CommunityWe 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.Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).1. * Please indicate your paid employment experience in dental assisting. * None* More than 0, up through 1 year* More than 1 year, up through 3 years* More than 3 years, up through 5 years* More than 5 yearsApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents1. ResumeOptional Documents1. Cover Letter Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilitiesApply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/qNk6rnc4rzAgpcJw4Hxx18PI278956113