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Dental Therapist Senior/UKHC Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Posting Details Job Title Dental Therapist Senior/UKHC Requisition Number RE55640 Working Title Dental Therapist Senior - UK North Fork Valley Dental Clinic Department Name MG150: Medical Group-NFV Work Location Hazard, KY Grade Level 07 Salary Range $17.50-27.31/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education HS Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 3 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Sitting for long periods of time with repetive motion. Shift Monday - Friday, Day Shift; typically 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (40 hrs/wk) Job Summary This position is located off-campus in Hazard, KY at UKHC North Fork Valley Dental Clinic. The Dental Therapist Senior will assist the dentist in 4-handed dentistry during dental procedures. Will chart for the dentist in an electronic dental record. Will set up and break down dental operatories and properly disinfect. Will chart for the dentist in an electronic record and obtain patient medical info, vitals, prescribed digital radio graphs and help with overall patient flow. Will place sealants, temporary restorations, composites and amalgams with minimal adjustment by the dentist. Will pack cord, take opposing impressions, bite registration, fabricate temporary crowns and bridge work and pour and trim diagnostic models. Will be responsible for dental clinic equipment maintenance and keeping accurate and up-to-date logbooks including daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual tasks. Please attach any relevant Dental Assistant certificates or certifications as a PDF under Additional Document 1 Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Four handed dentistry, multi-tasking oriented, dependability, attention to detail, ability to work with children of all ages. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Technical/Skills Training + 3 years experience Deadline to Apply 09/06/2026 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. 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. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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• Are you aware that this position is located in Hazard, KY? Yes No
• Have you ever worked in a clinical setting before? Yes No
• Do you have a Dental Assistant Radiology certificate? Yes No
• Do you have a Dental Assistant Coronal Polishing certificate? Yes No
• Have you completed an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) training program? Yes No
• How many years of paid work experience do you have as a dental assistant? None More than 0 years, up through 1 year More than 1 year, up through 3 years More than 3 years, up through 7 years More than 7 years
• Please describe your paid employment experience working in a Dental office.

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