Dental Therapist Senior
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Dentistry
Posted on May 14, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Dental Therapist Senior
Requisition Number
RE45361
Working Title
Radiology Dental Therapist & Technologist
Department Name
7A121:Dentistry-Shared Services
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
42
Salary Range
$17.24-27.59/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting or standing for long periods of time.
Shift
Monday thru Friday with occasional weekends.
Job Summary
The Dental Therapist/Sterilization will perform 4-handed chair-side dentistry, produce high quality digital radio-graphic images within a timely manner.
The person in this position will maintain the clinical and radiology areas including cleaning and disinfecting equipment, chairs, cubicles, rooms, and operatories per OSHA and the the College of Dentistry Infection Control Standards.
This position will also provide office and records support including scheduling patients, collecting data, documenting exams and/or procedures, and assist with notes, charges, and treatment plans.
The person in this position will be undergo mandatory compliance training, immunizations, and TB test; participate in division, department, college, and University educational and professional development training; and maintain certifications.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Experience with Dental Procedures, instruments, materials, and processes; and experience with digital radio-graphic imaging.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred. CBSPD certification as CSPDT and EDDA (Expanded Duties Dental Assisting) certification preferred.
Deadline to Apply
05/20/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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 background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Dental Therapist Senior
Requisition Number
RE45361
Working Title
Radiology Dental Therapist & Technologist
Department Name
7A121:Dentistry-Shared Services
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
42
Salary Range
$17.24-27.59/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting or standing for long periods of time.
Shift
Monday thru Friday with occasional weekends.
Job Summary
The Dental Therapist/Sterilization will perform 4-handed chair-side dentistry, produce high quality digital radio-graphic images within a timely manner.
The person in this position will maintain the clinical and radiology areas including cleaning and disinfecting equipment, chairs, cubicles, rooms, and operatories per OSHA and the the College of Dentistry Infection Control Standards.
This position will also provide office and records support including scheduling patients, collecting data, documenting exams and/or procedures, and assist with notes, charges, and treatment plans.
The person in this position will be undergo mandatory compliance training, immunizations, and TB test; participate in division, department, college, and University educational and professional development training; and maintain certifications.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Experience with Dental Procedures, instruments, materials, and processes; and experience with digital radio-graphic imaging.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred. CBSPD certification as CSPDT and EDDA (Expanded Duties Dental Assisting) certification preferred.
Deadline to Apply
05/20/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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 background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you currently hold CRCST or CBSPD certification?
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of experience do you have with 4-handed dental processes?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 2 years
- More than 2 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years, up through 10 years
- More than 10 years
- * Please indicate the number of dentists and/or physicians for which you have been directly responsible for the billing and collections within one practice in your paid work experience.
- None
- 1-3 Providers
- 4-10 Providers
- 11-20 Providers
- 21+ Providers
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- Careerbuilder.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
- Diversified Search Group
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
