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Surgical Dental Assistant
3 months ago
Surgical Dental Assistant
Requisition Number
RE46717
Working Title
Department Name
7A830:Division of Adult Dentistry
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
43
Salary Range
$ /hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
HS
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Required Related Experience
4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Constant repetitive motion
Shift
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.
Job Summary
Assist faculty and/or residents of the Pediatric and Adult (GPR) Dentistry programs with daily patient schedules by doing four-handed/chairside and expanded duty dental assisting, and will assist with oral and I.V.
The position will be trained to work in the Center for Advanced Surgery center, assisting with dental procedures performed under general anesthesia.
The Surgical Dental Assistant also assists with patients who are medically, mentally and physically complex, including the use of restraints and special devices and patient management techniques.
This position is for the Kentucky Clinic; however, the person in this position may be asked to occasionally provide fill-in and back-up coverage for other Dental Assistants and Dental Therapists at various levels, both on and off campus.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Knowledge of proper infection control techniques in dentistry.
Experience in working with patients with special needs.
Knowledge of implant procedures is desirable.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Five or more years experience as an expanded duties dental assistant in general and/or pediatric dentistry preferred.
Radiation safety certificate preferred. Expanded duties certificate, coronal polishing certificate and experience assisting with sedations and working in the operating room environment preferred.
Deadline to Apply
08/15/2024
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