Surgical Dental Assistant
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Dentistry
Posted on May 16, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Surgical Dental Assistant
Requisition Number
RE44145
Working Title
Department Name
7A830:Division of Adult Dentistry
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
43
Salary Range
$18.99-30.38/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Constant repetitive motion
Shift
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.
Job Summary
Assist faculty and/or residents of the Pediatric and Adult ( GPR) Dentistry programs with daily patient schedules by doing four-handed/chairside and expanded duty dental assisting and will assist with oral and I.V. sedations.
The position will be trained to work in the Center for Advanced Surgery center, assisting with dental procedures performed under general anesthesia. The Surgical Dental Assistant also assists with patients who are medically, mentally and physically complex, including the use of restraints and special devices and patient management techniques.
This position is for the Kentucky Clinic; however, the person in this position may be asked to occasionally provide fill-in and back-up coverage for other Dental Assistants and Dental Therapists at various levels both on and off campus.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Knowledge of proper infection control techniques in dentistry.
Experience in working with patients with special needs.
Knowledge of implant procedures is desirable.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Five or more years experience as an expanded duties dental assistant in general and/or pediatric dentistry preferred.Radiation safety certificate preferred. Expanded duties certificate, coronal polishing certificate and experience assisting with sedations and working in the operating room environment preferred.
Deadline to Apply
05/22/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Surgical Dental Assistant
Requisition Number
RE44145
Working Title
Department Name
7A830:Division of Adult Dentistry
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
43
Salary Range
$18.99-30.38/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Constant repetitive motion
Shift
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.
Job Summary
Assist faculty and/or residents of the Pediatric and Adult ( GPR) Dentistry programs with daily patient schedules by doing four-handed/chairside and expanded duty dental assisting and will assist with oral and I.V. sedations.
The position will be trained to work in the Center for Advanced Surgery center, assisting with dental procedures performed under general anesthesia. The Surgical Dental Assistant also assists with patients who are medically, mentally and physically complex, including the use of restraints and special devices and patient management techniques.
This position is for the Kentucky Clinic; however, the person in this position may be asked to occasionally provide fill-in and back-up coverage for other Dental Assistants and Dental Therapists at various levels both on and off campus.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Knowledge of proper infection control techniques in dentistry.
Experience in working with patients with special needs.
Knowledge of implant procedures is desirable.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Five or more years experience as an expanded duties dental assistant in general and/or pediatric dentistry preferred.Radiation safety certificate preferred. Expanded duties certificate, coronal polishing certificate and experience assisting with sedations and working in the operating room environment preferred.
Deadline to Apply
05/22/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How many year of paid experience do you have in expanded duties dental assisting and/or surgical dental assisting?
- None
- Some but less than 1 year
- 1 - 3 Years
- 4 - 6 Years
- 7 - 9 Years
- 10+ Years
- * Do you have an Expanded Duty Certificate?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a current Radiation Safety certificate in the state of Kentucky?
- Yes
- No
- * Please indicate the number of years of experience you have in working with patients with special needs.
- None
- More than 0, up to 1 year
- More than 1 year, up to 2 years
- More than 2 year, up to 3 years
- More than 3 year, up to 4 years
- More than 4 years
- * Do you have experience assisting a surgeon in the operating room?
- Yes
- No
- * Describe your ability to work in a fast-paced and high intensity outpatient clinic setting. Please give specific examples of how you manage in this environment.
(Open Ended Question) - * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- Careerbuilder.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
- Diversified Search Group
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
