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Mid America Health

Expanded Duty Dental Assistant

Pay: $20/hr

Posted: 3 days ago

Location: La Grange, KY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/7/2026

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What they do

A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.

$43,469 / year median in Kentucky

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Full-Time Expanded Duty Dental Assistant Job Description:

Mid America Health (MAH) is seeking a full

time expanded duty dental assistant to join our KY team. Mid America Health is hiring a dental assistant to work Full
time, 40 hours per week, in LaGrange, KY . This amazing dental assisting opportunity will work either a 4
day schedule, Tuesday through Friday from 6 am to 4 pm, or a 5
day schedule, Monday through Friday from 6 am to 2 pm.

This dental assistant position will work between 2 facilities, Luther Luckett Correctional Complex and Roederer Correctional Complex. Both of the facilities are located in LaGrange, KY. This position is a rewarding, low stress alternative to private practice dentistry that offers health insurance, including optional dental and vision coverage as well as generous paid time off and paid holidays. There are no late nights or weekends required for this position. Mid America Health offers competitive compensation of $20 per hour. Mid America Health strives to provide an excellent work/life balance. Our positions allow you to leave work at work and the terrific hours allow you to finish your workday and get back to the personal things that you need to take care of. This position is an excellent way to "give back" by treating a typically underserved population. You will work with a truly grateful patient base that are extremely appreciative of the work that you do. This will be one of the most rewarding jobs that you have ever had and will give you a true sense of value and importance!

Duties:

Routine chairside duties include preventive, restorative, extraction and prosthodontic care. No ortho, crown & bridge or endo required. Significant administrative duties are also required.

Qualifications:

1 year experience and certificate from an accredited dental assisting program preferred KY X-Ray Certification required CPR for Health Care Providers