Dental Assistant EDDA
healthfirst bluegrassLexington, KY
Dental Assistant EDDA
healthfirst bluegrassLexington, KYJunior L3
Offices of DentistsAll Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care ServicesOffices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Extended Duties Dental Assistant New pay rate! Extended Duties Dental Assistant required. Enjoy exceptional benefits from the start! You'll receive paid holidays and a 401(k) company match beginning on Day One! Health, dental, and vision insurance become effective on the first day of the month following your start date, and HealthFirst Bluegrass pays 100% of short-term and long-term disability coverage. Plus, you'll enjoy generous annual leave and sick leave to support your work-life balance. 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
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 proficiencyEDDA 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 for a highly skilled assistant ready to make a strong impact.
Matching similar jobs
Level
Junior L3
Location
Lexington, KY
Occupation
Dental Assistants
Industry
Offices of Dentists
Posted
yesterday