Expanded Duties Dental Assistant; Fhc

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (FHC)

Under close supervision, performs expanded duties dental assisting work.

• Assists a dentist in examining and treating patients
• Places temporary and permanent restorations in teeth and shapes to proper contour
• Prepares patients for treatments and obtains dental records
• Assists the dentist at chair side
• Removes sutures and places rubber dams as directed by dentist
• Takes, develops, and mounts x-rays
• Records patient's personal information and medical history and records dental treatment and charges
• Changes x-ray solutions and sterilization solutions
• Sterilizes instruments by appropriate techniques
• Performs routine maintenance on dental equipment
• Participates, as necessary, in meetings, seminars and initiatives
• Adheres to standard precautions
• Performs related work as required

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Six months of verified expanded duties dental assistant experience or completion of an Expanded Duties Dental Assisting training program
• Completion of a radiation safety class, as defined by the Kentucky Board of Dentistry
• Equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted, as determined by Civil Service

• Responds to patient and FHC needs via telephone, internet, fax, computer software and in person
• Identifies medical/dental record documentation, requests, and/or releases
• Spends extended periods of time sitting, standing, walking, climbing, stooping, bending, and reaching
• Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) as mandated by OSHA and/or FHC

• Must be available to work a varied schedule, including evenings and/or Saturdays, as needed
• Must provide own transportation to work at other FHC locations as needed

FHC - Portland
2215 Portland Avenue
Louisville KY 40212

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

FHC - Phoenix (Healthcare for the Homeless)
712 E Muhammad Ali Blvd
Louisville KY 40202
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

FHC - East Broadway
834 East Broadway
Louisville KY 40204
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Additional clinic hours and locations are listed on the site but are not detailed here.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.