Specialty Dental Assistant/UKHC

About the role

The Specialty Dental Assistant provides clinical support for surgical and general dental procedures performed by faculty, residents, and students. This includes four-handed chairside assisting during pediatric and adult treatments such as orthodontics, restorative, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and implant placement. This position may also be on a rotation to assist in the operating room setting.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining patient consent, reviewing medical histories, initiating IVs, drawing blood for PRF preparation, and setting up or breaking down operatories
• Monitoring and documenting vital signs during oral and IV sedation, administering medications under supervision, and assisting during medical emergencies
• Passing instruments during procedures, delivering post-operative instructions, and escorting patients after surgery
• Managing clinical inventory and supply orders
• Taking radiographs, impressions, and intraoral scans

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of related experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at time of hire through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Must obtain Coronal Polishing, Dental X-ray, and IV Sedation competencies within 6 months of hire

Physical requirements

• Regularly sitting, standing, walking
• Some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs
• Occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs

Schedule

Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed

Pay

$19.00-30.09/hour

Skills

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Dependability
• Initiative

Preferred qualifications

• Expanded duties certificate
• Coronal polishing certificate
• Experience assisting with sedation
• Experience working in the operating room environment
• Experience working with patients with special needs
• Knowledge of implant procedures

Benefits

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus: $5000 for 0.6 Full Time Employment (FTE) classification roles or higher with 12 months of experience or greater. Contingent on a 12-month employment commitment. Further details will be discussed during the hiring process.