Dental Therapist in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky

HS

2 yrs

None

Constant repetitive motion.

Monday-Friday, 08:00 am – 05:00 pm

The person in this position will serve as a Dental Therapist for the College of Dentistry performing expanded duty function, assisting the dental hygienist as needed, all normal duties of a dental assistant and aiding in the workflow of the dental clinic as needed. The successful candidate must be able to thrive in a fast paced high volume environment.

Bilingual in English and Spanish, excellent communication and customer service skills, attention to detail and accuracy.

Experience as a dental Assistant preferred.
Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred.

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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 check and/or drug screen.