Dental Therapist Senior

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 16 days ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Dental Therapist Senior
Requisition Number RE45361
Working Title Radiology Dental Therapist & Technologist
Department Name 7A121:Dentistry-Shared Services
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 42
Salary Range $17.24-27.59/hour
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
HS
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Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting or standing for long periods of time.
Shift
Monday thru Friday with occasional weekends.
Job Summary
The Dental Therapist/Sterilization will perform 4-handed chair-side dentistry, produce high quality digital radio-graphic images within a timely manner.
The person in this position will maintain the clinical and radiology areas including cleaning and disinfecting equipment, chairs, cubicles, rooms, and operatories per OSHA and the the College of Dentistry Infection Control Standards.
This position will also provide office and records support including scheduling patients, collecting data, documenting exams and/or procedures, and assist with notes, charges, and treatment plans.
The person in this position will be undergo mandatory compliance training, immunizations, and TB test; participate in division, department, college, and University educational and professional development training; and maintain certifications.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Experience with Dental Procedures, instruments, materials, and processes; and experience with digital radio-graphic imaging.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred. CBSPD certification as CSPDT and EDDA (Expanded Duties Dental Assisting) certification preferred.
Deadline to Apply 05/20/2024
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