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Lexington, Kentucky

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant - Steckler Pediatric Dentistry

DentalIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 46m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Steckler Pediatric Dentistry as a Expanded Duties Dental Assistant – No Weekends in Lexington, KY, US. The Opportunity Join Our Team at Steckler Pediatric Dentistry! Position: Experienced EDDA (Expanded Duties Dental Assistant)

Benefits & Compensation

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401K
  • Paid Time Off

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Steckler Pediatric Dentistry as a Expanded Duties Dental Assistant – No Weekends.

Key Responsibilities

The dental assistant will support pediatric dentists during procedures, including taking impressions and making temporary crowns. They are also responsible for X-ray imaging, equipment sterilization, and maintaining accurate patient records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) certification and proficiency in dental X-ray procedures. Ideally, applicants should have 1-2 years of experience and a compassionate, patient-focused approach.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Expanded duties dental assistingCoronal polishingDental record keepingPatient careCustomer serviceMultitaskingTeamworkCommunicationDental restorationsImpression takingTemporary crown fabrication

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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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs · 6 employers

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Work-life snapshot

3.9/ 10
Listing-based score

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  • Includes weekends
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About Talent For Dental

Medical Practices
Lexington, Kentucky
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401K
Paid Time Off
No weekends required