Top 61 Dental assistant Jobs in Louisville Ky

Lead Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Confidential —Louisville, KY
- $24 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Dental office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Expanded Duties Dental Assistant EDDA
Mortenson Family Dental —Louisville, KY
- Up to $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Dental office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Expanded Duties Dental Assistant EDDA
Kid's Dentistree —Lagrange, KY
- Up to $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Dental office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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EDDA
Mortenson Family Dental —Lagrange, KY
- Up to $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Dental office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Orthodontic Assistant
American Family Orthodontics —Louisville, KY
- Up to $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Dental office
- OSHA
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Dental Assistant - PRN
Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers —Louisville, KY
- Part-time
- Surgery
- BLS Certification
- Pass drug screening
- 401(k) matching
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Dental Assistant/Surgical Assistant
PerioImplant Associates —Louisville, KY
- From $21 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Dental office
- Surgery
- In-person
- Profit sharing
- Continuing education credits
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Dental Assistant
Frankfort Avenue Family Dental Llc —Louisville, KY
- $20 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Dental office
- Vital signs
- Associate's degree
- Paid holidays
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Dental Assistant
Clear Choice —Louisville, KY
- $24 - $29 an hour
- Full-time
- Dental office
- Mid-level
- Perioperative Care
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Dental Assistant Trainee
Mortenson Family Dental —Louisville, KY
- $19.50 an hour
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Dental office
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
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Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
English Dental —Louisville, KY
- $20 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Private practice
- CPR Certification
- Dental office
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Full-Time Dental Assistant - EDDA Preferred
Kentuckiana Smile Partners —Louisville, KY
- $21 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Dental office
- BLS Certification
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Dental Assistant (PRN/Per Diem)
Advanced Dental Center Inc —Louisville, KY
- $18 - $26 an hour
- PRN
- Dental office
- Patient care
- Entry level
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
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Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Davis Dental Center —Louisville, KY
- $23 - $29 an hour
- Full-time
- Dental office
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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EDDA/Dental Assistant
Magnolia Dental —Louisville, KY
- $24 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Dental office
- Mid-level
- Patient care
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Dental Assistant I (Paducah Clinic – Paducah, KY)
University of Louisville —Louisville, KY
- Online Application
- CPR Certification
- Dental office
- Vital signs
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Dental Assistant
502 Oral Maxillofacial & Dental Implant Surgery —Louisville, KY
- From $21 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Dental office
- Surgery
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Dental Assistant II (General Practice Residency)
University of Louisville —Louisville, KY
- $19.51 - $29.27 an hour
- Online Application
- CPR Certification
- Dental office
- Surgery
Float Dental Assistant
Aligned Dental Partners —Jeffersontown, KY
- $21 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Dental office
- Float pool
- Organizational skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Dental Assistant/Practice Coordinator
Apex Dental Specialists —Louisville, KY
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Dental office
- Patient care
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Lead Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Confidential
Louisville, KY

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Job Details

Full-time
$24 - $27 an hour
11 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Computer operation
CPR Certification
Medical equipment operation
BLS Certification
In-person customer service
Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED
Cultural competency
Organizational skills
Dental equipment
Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds
Four handed dentistry
Computer skills
Dental Assisting
Materials handling

Full Job Description

Organization Overview

We are a 501(c)3 Federally Qualified Health Center located in the Shawnee Neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. We seek to transform the community by sharing the love of Christ in word and deed, to facilitate community development and holistic healthcare through the empowerment of the residents in the community.

Position Summary

The Lead Expanded Duties Dental Assistant will support the dentist in providing high quality oral health care and education to a broad range of patients. This position also offers assistance where needed to ensure smooth, efficient running of the dental program and participates in ongoing evaluation of operations to assure delivery of outstanding patient care as well as financial sustainability of the clinic.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prepares and maintains dental instruments, supplies and equipment
Maintains proper aseptic techniques necessary with dental equipment; clean and properly sterilize instruments and record all sterilization activities; help manage the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC and ADA standards
Prepares the operatory for patient visits, including cleaning, disinfecting and restocking the room
Scans reception area for patients and help manage the patient flow
Seats patient in chair and explains procedures to be performed; collects and records patient health history
Prepares dental materials cements, amalgams, composites, impression materials, etc.
Provides active chair side assistance; transfers instrument as appropriate for four-handed dentistry; anticipates the dentist’s needs
Monitors and documents the flow of laboratory cases; maintains lab facility
Performs laboratory procedures neatly and efficiently
Exposes radiographs using digital technology and following proper radiation safety precautions
Applies topical fluoride and varnishes, as well as pit and fissure sealants
Polishes coronal surfaces of patient’s teeth (without high-speed instruments) to remove stains and soft deposits and polishes amalgams or composite surfaces, when certified
Fabricates, preliminarily fits and removes temporary crowns for final cementation; places temporary restorative materials and removes excess cement from fabricated restorations
Takes impressions for study casts, athletic mouth guards and custom trays
Supports and assists with special community oriented dental care programs
Attends required meetings, in-services and daily huddles
Maintains patient confidentiality
Strong alignment with our mission and demonstrates behaviors aligned with our Statement of Faith and Core values
Other duties as necessary to ensure successful attainment of our goals and objectives

Job Qualifications and Requirements

High School degree/GED required
Completion of an accredited course in expanded duties dental assisting
CPR/BLS certification required
Minimum of two years’ work experience in a dental office setting
Knowledge of and ability to operate all types of dental equipment and machinery
Comprehensive knowledge of dental assisting techniques and procedures for all phases of general dentistry, knowledge of general materials, their storage, handling and application is required
Skill in operation of computer and other office equipment
Ability to speak clearly and concisely
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks to completion
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to respect and appreciate diversity and cultural competence
Ability to react calmly in emergency situations
Ability to read, understand, and respond to detailed oral and written instructions

Benefits· Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance· 401(K) retirement plan with employer matching contributions· Paid Time Off (vacation and sick)· Paid Holidays Working Environment and Physical Requirements

· Work is performed in dental exam rooms, school clinics, and an office environment

· Work may be stressful at times. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive. Contact may involve dealing with sick persons

· Requires full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires normal visual acuity and hearing

· Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours

· Local travel may be required to attend meetings or visit other clinics

· Out-of-town travel may be necessary for conferences and other learning opportunities

Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

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