Dental Clinical Support Team Lead
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on April 10, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Dental Clinical Support Team Lead
Requisition Number
RE44834
Working Title
Department Name
7A312: Dentistry-Turfland Gen Dent
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
44
Salary Range
$20.85-33.36/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time, lifting, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 lbs and constant repetitive motion.
Shift
Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Job Summary
This position will demonstrate leadership throughout and work closely with the faculty and clinic manager to manage the clinic operations and ensure quality patient care. Duties will include coordinating staffing, training new staff and assisting with staff evaluations. The position will also be responsible for monitoring and ordering clinic supplies.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Supervisory skills, leadership skills, prioritization skills and excellent communication abilities, conflict resolution, analytical skills, attention to detail, flexibility, coordination, customer service, account auditing, treatment planning.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Experience as a medical or dental assistant ( EDDA certification and/or training) and practical knowledge in a medical/dental clinic treatment planning are highly preferred.
Deadline to Apply
04/16/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Dental Clinical Support Team Lead
Requisition Number
RE44834
Working Title
Department Name
7A312: Dentistry-Turfland Gen Dent
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
44
Salary Range
$20.85-33.36/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time, lifting, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 lbs and constant repetitive motion.
Shift
Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Job Summary
This position will demonstrate leadership throughout and work closely with the faculty and clinic manager to manage the clinic operations and ensure quality patient care. Duties will include coordinating staffing, training new staff and assisting with staff evaluations. The position will also be responsible for monitoring and ordering clinic supplies.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Supervisory skills, leadership skills, prioritization skills and excellent communication abilities, conflict resolution, analytical skills, attention to detail, flexibility, coordination, customer service, account auditing, treatment planning.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Experience as a medical or dental assistant ( EDDA certification and/or training) and practical knowledge in a medical/dental clinic treatment planning are highly preferred.
Deadline to Apply
04/16/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you certified in the state of Kentucky to take radiographs?
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of paid work experience do you have as a dental assistant?
- None
- More than 0 years, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 7 years
- More than 7 years
- * Please indicate the number of dentists and/or physicians you have been directly responsible for assisting within one practice in your paid work experience.
- None
- 1-3 providers
- 4-10 providers
- 11-20 providers
- More than 20 providers
- * Please describe any additional training or specialty skills you have outside the standard dental assisting skill set.
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe a difficult staff issue you have dealt with, including people you contacted for assistance, and how the issue was resolved. Were you pleased with the outcome? What would you do differently in the future?
(Open Ended Question) - * University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
- Yes
- No
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
