Expanded Duties Dental Assistant EDDA - Lee Specialty Clinic - Louisville, KY

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Louisville, KY

Job Description

The Lee Specialty Clinic is a multi-disciplinary clinic which specializes in seeing patients with Intellectual Disabilities. We are currently looking for a Full time Chairside Dental Assistant. This employee will be a team member of a very busy dental clinic working chairside with Developmental Dentists and Hygienists. The Lee Specialty Clinic is a state of the art facility which not only provides great patient care but also performs research and teaching opportunities for students.
Lee Specialty Clinic follows all CDC guidelines regarding patient and staff safety during the COVID pandemic.
Responsibilities and Duties
* Educate patient and caregiver/guardian of treatment being rendered
* Assist Dentists and Hygienists with patients during treatment
* Take x-rays of patients and attach to patient's electronic health record
* Take vitals of patients and chart findings
* Chart for Dentists during exams
* Prepare operatory for procedures
* Mix amalgam, cement, and impression materials
* Sterilize and disinfect instruments and operatory rooms
* Assist Dentist in Operating Room
* Assist in Preventative Maintenance of Equipment
* Abide by all State and Federal regulations including but not limited to OSHA and HIPAA
*Participate in Special Olympic screening events
* Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills
*Graduate from High School or GED Equivalent
*Experience working in a dental clinic, Minimium 3 years
*Dental Radiology Certified
*Experience with Eaglesoft and Dexis or other dental software preferred
*Highly Motivated and Team Focused
*Attention to detail
*Effective communicator
*Problem solver
*Dependable, reliable to be at work
*Experience with patients with Intellectual Disabilities
Benefits
*On the job training
*Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance after 90 days
*401K after 1 year
*Vacation and Sick Time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.75 - $19.50 per hour
Expected hours: 38 per week
Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift
4x10
No weekends

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Dental Assisting: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant Certification (Preferred)
Radiation Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

Louisville, KY 40216: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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