Assoc. Professor - Dentistry jobs in Kentucky

Company Description

Welcome to Beaumont Family Dentistry, where we’ve provided happy, healthy, smiles to Lexington and surrounding central Kentucky communities for more than 35 years. With three local offices led by eight dentists, our experts are ready to make you feel at home! Get comfortable and feel confident, as we provide the highest-quality treatment to your family. Our care is just one reason we’ve been named an eight-time Lexington Herald-Leader Readers’ Choice Award winner! Come experience patient-friendly features like: Advanced technology: including same-day dental crowns, Dental sedation: three safe approaches to ease anxiety, and Sleep dentistry: specialized TMJ and sleep apnea treatment. From start to finish, we make sure your experience is comfortable and convenient. All of our locations offer hours as early as 7 a.m. for scheduling ease. While you’re under our care, you’ll enjoy comforts like Tempur-Pedic patient chairs, blankets, and pillows. You’ll appreciate technology like our ultrasonic scalers, which help us clean your teeth with less scraping. When you’re ready to pay, you have many options, including our Smile Saver membership plan, which helps you save money on your family’s care.

To learn more about our office, check out our website here: www.beaumontfamilydentistry.com

Job Description

Sterile Techs are an integral member of our team and help foster our clinically led culture. From being the doctor’s right hand, to having the ability to connect with patients, and striving to provide the best patient experience, Sterile Techs are a key contributor to the success of our practice. By joining our team, you will have:

• Work Life Balance
• 3 weeks PTO & 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical/Vision/Dental Benefits
• 401k Match
• Professional Growth and Career Advancement Opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures while helping patients feel comfortable
• Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment
• Take dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Manage infection control by preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
• Provide patients with follow-up instructions following all dental treatment procedures
• Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant Certificate where state regulations specify
• X-ray certification where state regulations specify

Additional information

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

This is a clinical working environment where potential exposure to hazardous waste and blood-borne pathogens is possible. Requires prolonged periods of standing, leaning, and bending. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• No weekends

Work Location: In person