Dental Assistant (EDDA): NEW PAY RATE and SIGN ON BONUS! in Lexington, Kentucky at Healthfirst Bluegrass

New pay rate and sign on bonus!

9 Paid Holidays, Annual and Sick Leave, Exceptional Benefits Package including Employer Paid Disability Benefits and 401K Employer Match, and is a National Health Service Corp approved site!

Join our mission-driven team at HealthFirst Bluegrass, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) committed to providing quality healthcare for all, regardless of income or background.

As a Dental Assistant III, you’ll use your advanced skills to support providers and elevate patient care.

Why Join Us?

National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Approved SiteAnnual & Sick Leave Accrual9 Paid Holidays Off each yearCompetitive pay & benefits package for both part-time and full-time staff

What You’ll Do:

As part of our dynamic dental team, you’ll deliver top-quality care while helping patients feel heard, educated, and empowered in their oral health journey.

As a Dental Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting our dentists and hygienists with:

Assisting with restorations and carving anatomyDocumenting charts and medical historiesIdentifying patient concerns and preparing traysSterilizing instruments and disinfecting operatoriesTaking and processing X-raysCompleting patient encounters and follow-upsReviewing oral hygiene instructionsOrdering and stocking clinical suppliesMaintaining equipment recordsHandling clinic opening and closing dutiesMaking referrals and supporting front office operations

What You Bring:

• 1+ year dental assisting experience with advanced clinical proficiency
• EDDA certification (Expanded Duties Dental Assistant)
• Radiography certification and current CPR certification
• Strong expertise in restorative, oral surgery, and specialty procedures
• Experience improving workflow or mentoring others (preferred)

👉 Ideal for a highly skilled assistant ready to make a strong impact.