Dental Assistant

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Key Responsibilities

registering patients to be seen by the Dental Hygienist, assist hygienist in all aspects of patient care, complete appropriated documentation of services.

Requirements Summary

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENTS OF THE MINIMUM BACKGROUND AS TO EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE,

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09/09/2026 12:00 AM

Pay Grade:

Grade 10

Salary:

$13.50 - $16.79 Hourly

Time Type:

Full time

Health Department:

Kentucky River District Health Department

Summary:

Responsibilities would include: registering patients to be seen by the Dental Hygienist, assist hygienist in all aspects of patient care, complete appropriated documentation of services.

If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Zola Stacy at zola.stacy@ky.gov.

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Responsibilities

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Assists the dental hygienist in facilitating the transition of the patient/client from the registration process to the actual receipt of services by professional and technical personnel. Responsibilities may include: performing initial physical and history taking including interviewing to obtain history: assisting the hygienist in the delivery of oral care services, and documenting services provided.

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Interview patient to obtain information for medical record for new patient or to update existing file, explain services that patient may be receiving and/or answer questions raised by patient. . Document activities and services in patient medical record. Counsel patient regarding services of department. Order supplies to replenish materials used by staff. Stock mobile dental unit with necessary material to be used by staff. Answer phone and direct calls to appropriate person.

Requirements

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Work is spent inside the clinic or community setting. Services may be provided in schools, clinics, long term care facilities, head starts, child care centers, or on mobile units.

May be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.

High school diploma or GED.

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THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY OR VETERAN STATUS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D