University of KentuckyEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.Posting DetailsPosting DetailsJob Title Dental Assistant IRequisition Number RE47484Working TitleDepartment Name 7A820:Division of Pediatric DentistryWork Location Lexington, KYGrade Level 40Salary Range $15.30-24.50/hourType of Position StaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationHSClick here for more information about equivalencies: Related ExperienceNo experience required.Required License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsSitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion tasks, and exposure to bloodborne/airborne pathogens, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, radiation, cuts/punctures.ShiftMonday-Friday, Day shift (Typically 8:00am - 5:00pm).Job SummaryThe person in this position will assist dentist with 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.Internal Employee Being ConsideredSkills / 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 preferred. Ability to speak and ready English and Spanish preferred.Deadline to Apply 10/06/2024Our 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.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 check and/or drug screen.Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().Please indicate your paid employment experience in dental assisting.NoneMore than 0, up through 1 yearMore than 1 year, up through 3 yearsMore than 3 years, up through 5 yearsMore than 5 yearsDescribe how your skills and experience make you a good fit for this position.(Open Ended Question)Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?HigherEdJobs.comDiverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)InsightIntoDiversity.comLatinosinhighered.comIndeed.comA Colleague, Friend and/or Family MemberUK Job FairNone of the AboveApplicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsOptional DocumentsResumeCover LetterApply Here: