Dental Assistant - Bluegrass Pediatric Dentistry
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Job Description
The Opportunity
Join Our Fun and Friendly Team at Bluegrass Pediatric Dentistry!
Are you a dental assistant with a passion for working with children and a knack for making dental visits fun? Bluegrass Pediatric Dentistry of Richmond, KY is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join our vibrant team!
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
Engaging Work Environment: We create a positive atmosphere with games, seasonal contests, holiday costumes, and themed office decorations.
Team Spirit: Regular team-building activities to foster a strong sense of camaraderie.
Flexible Schedule
- Monday/Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday/Thursday: 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM
- Occasional Friday: 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM
- Competitive Pay: Based on experience, skills, and certifications!
Fantastic Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance
- 401k Matching
- A Day In the Life Of
Your Daily Duties
- Chairside assisting
- Room setup and sterilization
- Taking X-rays
- Charting and clinical notes
- Providing oral hygiene instructions
- Educating patients and parents
- What You'll Bring To The Table
Our Ideal Candidate
- Strong communication skills
- Proven experience in a dental office
- Certificates for CPR, X-ray, and Coronal Polishing (Required)
- Expanded Duties Dental Assistants (EDDAs) are encouraged to apply!
If you’re ready to join a team that values fun, teamwork, and excellent patient care, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become a part of the Bluegrass Pediatric Dentistry family!
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all applicants.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Assist the dentist chairside, prepare treatment rooms, sterilize equipment, take X-rays, and maintain charts and clinical notes. Provide oral hygiene instructions and educate pediatric patients and their parents.
Requirements
Candidates should have proven experience in a dental office and strong communication skills. CPR, X-ray, and coronal polishing certificates are required; Expanded Duties Dental Assistants are encouraged to apply.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Assistant - Bluegrass Pediatric Dentistry at Talent For Dental a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Dental) — ranked against 320 active Pediatrics (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Pediatrics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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