Job Title

STEPS Surgical Dental Assistant - Pediatrics

Requisition Number

TE07506

Department Name

7A820:Division of Pediatric Dentistry

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Salary Range

$22.00/hour

Type of Position

Temporary

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

HS

Required Related Experience

Required License/Registration/Certification

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time

Shift

M-F Day Shift

Job Summary

1. Four-Handed Dental Assisting/Patient Care with Residents and/or Faculty
2. Surgical Dental Assisting – assists in the hospital outpatient Operating Room or Advanced Surgery Center (CAS) for services rendered to dental patients under general
anesthesia.
3. Oral and Moderate Sedation Dental Assisting
4. Handles patients and caretakers individually, depending on their needs.
5. Infection control and cubicle organization.

This position has been identified as supporting UK HealthCare, which receives funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ( CMS ). Therefore, all individuals hired into this position must comply with the federal CMS mandate issued in March of 2022. This mandate requires all new hires to provide proof of COVID -19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. Start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID -19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

05/19/2023

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.