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Form of workSTEPS Dental Assistant - PRN
Requisition Number:TE08242
Department Name:7A870: Division of Orthodontics
Work Location:Lexington, KY
Salary Range:$21.00/hour
Type of Position:Temporary
Position Time Status :On Call
Required Education:HS
Physical Requirements:Sitting for long periods, repetitive motion tasks, and exposure to bloodborne/airborne pathogens, hazardous chemicals, and fumes including waste, radiation, cuts/punctures.
Shift:Based on department needs
Job Summary:This position will assist the dentist by doing four-handed, chair-side, or expanded-duty dental assisting. This will also include preparing dental instruments and materials, cleaning operatories, helping with patient flow in the clinic, and other duties.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:Attention to detail and accuracy, excellent communication and customer service skills, dependability, communication, and initiative.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :No
Preferred Education/Experience:Experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.
Deadline to Apply:05/29/2024
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.
