Dental Assistant I (Paducah Clinic – Paducah, KY)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist providers at chairside;
• review and maintain patient charts;
• prepare operatories, instruments, supplies and paperwork prior to patient arrival;
• maintain clinic, assist with screening;
• perform specific functions and procedures related to specialty area;
• instruct patients in oral hygiene;
• supervise patients, mix materials, take vital signs, etc.;
• dispense pre-medication;
• instruct patients in post-treatment;
• handle emergencies;
• cross-train with other employees in area as specified by supervisor and perform duties as assigned;
• forward supply requests;
• maintain inventory control and stock cubicles, etc.

Target Compensation

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy.

Assistance and Accommodations

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.