Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Big Smiles • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

Big Smiles, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Expanded Duties Dental Assistant in Lexington, KY and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school. Our innovative in school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental practice. With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment, working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field.

Requirements

• Working experience as a Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA)
• CPR/BLS Card
• Digital X-ray Imaging experience
• Valid driver license, reliable transportation and a willingness to travel locally
• Works well with children
• Works well in fast-paced environment; organized and detail-oriented; able to multi-task
• Able to lift and carry equipment for set-up and take down. Up to 50 lbs.
• X-Ray Certified
• Sealant Certified
• Coronal Polishing Certified

Responsibilities

• Dental Assisting Services during mobile dental clinics
• Digital X-ray Imaging
• Patient Records Charting
• Equipment Set-up, Breakdown, and Sterilization Assistance
• Travel Daily to and from school sites

Benefits

• Evenings, weekends and summers off!
• Working a school day schedule (about 6 – 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
• Benefit package (health, dental, vision)
• Unique work experience and flexible scheduling
• Full and part time positions
• Competitive compensation
• State-of-the-art portable dental equipment
• Latest technology & digital radiography

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees