Dental Therapist

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 11 days ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Dental Therapist
Requisition Number RE45173
Working Title
Department Name 7A340: Dentistry-Faculty Patient Care
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 40
Salary Range $15.15-24.26/hour
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
HS
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Required Related Experience
2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
Constant repetitive motion.
Shift
Monday – Thursday, day shift.
Job Summary
The person in this position will serve as a Dental Therapist for the College of Dentistry performing expanded duty function, assisting the dental hygienist as needed, all normal duties of a dental assistant and aiding in the workflow of the dental clinic as needed. The successful candidate must be able to thrive in a fast paced high volume environment.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Bilingual in English and Spanish, excellent communication and customer service skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Experience as a dental Assistant preferred. Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred.
Deadline to Apply 05/09/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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