Dental Assistant III at HealthFirst Bluegrass
Lexington, KY 40503, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Nov, 25

Salary

21.42

Posted On

08 Aug, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT COMMUNITY HEALTH AND READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Join our mission-driven team at HealthFirst Bluegrass, a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) committed to providing high-quality, affordable care to underserved populations. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Assistant III – EDDA to support our dental team in transforming smiles and lives every day.

Responsibilities
  • Assist with restorative procedures, oral surgeries, and pediatric dentistry
  • Perform expanded duties under EDDA certification, including placing and carving restorations
  • Take and process digital X-rays (panoramic, periapical, bitewings)
  • Prepare and sterilize instruments, disinfect operatories, and set up trays for procedures
  • Maintain accurate electronic dental records and review/update medical histories
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene and provide clear post-op instructions
  • Communicate referrals, support patient understanding, and ease patient anxieties
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