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Advertisement Closes: 11/08/2025 12:00 AM Pay Grade: Grade 10 Salary: $14.89 - $18.52 Hourly Time Type: Part Time Irregular Hour Health Department: Barren River District Health Department Summary: This position is for a clinical assistant to work PRN with the dental team to assist them in providing primary preventive dental services in both the schools and the community settings utilizing the mobile dental units in those settings. The services provided will be limited to those set forth by KRS 313.040 (et al), 210 KAR 8:562, Section 15 and protocols that are supported by the Kentucky Department for Public Health and adopted by the Governing Board of Health of the contracting local health department. The clinical assistant would assist the hygienists in facilitating the student/patient from the registration process to the actual receipt of services. They would also assist in set up and tear down of the "mobile equipment" within the school setting, helping with inventorying supplies, sanitization of equipment, and assisting with billing and documentation. Other duties also as assigned. If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Haley Daniel at haley.daniel@barrenriverhealth.org. Description: CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS CHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS: ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION. This position is for a clinical assistant to work PRN with the dental team to assist them in providing primary preventive dental services in both the schools and the community settings utilizing the mobile dental units in those settings. The services provided will be limited to those set forth by KRS 313.040 (et al), 210 KAR 8:562, Section 15 and protocols that are supported by the Kentucky Department for Public Health and adopted by the Governing Board of Health of the contracting local health department. The clinical assistant would assist the hygienists in facilitating the student/patient from the registration process to the actual receipt of services. They would also assist in set up and tear down of the "mobile equipment" within the school setting, helping with inventorying supplies, sanitization of equipment, and assisting with billing and documentation. Other duties also as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENTS OF THE MINIMUM BACKGROUND AS TO EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED IN ALL CASES AS EVIDENCE OF AN APPOINTEE'S ABILITY TO PERFORM THE WORK PROPERLY. EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED. EXPERIENCE: (N/A) An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Come for a job. Stay for a career. Make a difference for a lifetime. The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is responsible for developing and operating state public health programs and activities for the citizens of Kentucky. The mission of DPH is to improve the health and safety of people in Kentucky through prevention, promotion and protection. The department oversees programs designed to improve the lives of citizens and visitors through prevention of negative health outcomes, promotion of healthy lifestyles and protection from diseases, injury and environmental health impacts. DPH has almost 150 different programs to help Kentuckians become healthier in cooperation with its partners such as local health departments, universities, private providers, etc. To support many of these programs, the department relies on high-quality data to guide decision making at the state and local levels such as the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Immunization Registry and Office of Vital Statistics. The department is organized into seven divisions with the Commissioner's Office providing oversight and support for the divisions and programs. The Office of Health Equity and the Public Health Nursing Office are located in the Commissioner's Office. More information about each division can be found under Related Agencies at the bottom of this page. You can create a Job Alert and we will notify when the job you are looking for is available! All you need to do is create an account with and then click the Job Alerts button in the right hand corner. Enter in the facets and type of job your looking for and we will email you when one is posted and available! Local Health Personnel Branch - Cabinet for Health and Family Services (ky.gov)