Dental Assistant III
HealthFirst Bluegrass Inc. · Lexington, KY · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
Join our mission-driven team at HealthFirst Bluegrass, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) committed to providing quality healthcare for all, regardless of income or background. As a Dental Assistant III, you'll use your advanced skills to support providers and elevate patient care.
Why join us
- National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Approved Site
- Annual & Sick Leave Accrual
- 9 Paid Holidays Off each year
- Competitive pay & benefits package for both part-time and full-time staff
- Employer Paid Disability Benefits and 401K Employer Match
What you'll do
As part of our dynamic dental team, you'll deliver top-quality care while helping patients feel heard, educated, and empowered in their oral health journey. As a Dental Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting our dentists and hygienists with:
- Assisting with restorations and carving anatomy
- Documenting charts and medical histories
- Identifying patient concerns and preparing trays
- Sterilizing instruments and disinfecting operatories
- Taking and processing X-rays
- Completing patient encounters and follow-ups
- Reviewing oral hygiene instructions
- Ordering and stocking clinical supplies
- Maintaining equipment records
- Handling clinic opening and closing duties
- Making referrals and supporting front office operations
What you bring
- 1+ year dental assisting experience with advanced clinical proficiency
- EDDA certification (Expanded Duties Dental Assistant)
- Radiography certification and current CPR certification
- Strong expertise in restorative, oral surgery, and specialty procedures
- Experience improving workflow or mentoring others (preferred)
Ideal candidate
Ideal for a highly skilled assistant ready to make a strong impact.