Dental Assistant III - EDDA
HealthFirst Bluegrass Inc. · Lexington, KY · 2 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
New pay rate and sign-on bonus! 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.
About the role
As a Dental Assistant III, you’ll use your advanced skills to support providers and elevate patient care. You’ll deliver top-quality care while helping patients feel heard, educated, and empowered in their oral health journey.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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)
Benefits
- 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
- 401K Employer Match