Dental Assistant I

Classification Title:

Dental Assistant I

Classification Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma and one year of appropriate experience and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Job Description:

Assist faculty, residents, and dental students chairside in the care of patients. Taking and developing x-rays. Instruction of preventive dental techniques and oral hygiene with patients. Maintain dental records in Axium.

Maintain operatories, stock mobiles and ensure regular maintenance of clinical equipment. Assist in organizing and controlling the use of clinic supplies and medications. Assists in sterilization of dental instruments.

Participates in student education of auxiliary utilization. 

Learns new ways and methods through participating in in-service training. (i.e. required to maintain current certification in CPR, six hours of credit every two years.) 

Assists when needed with pulling and filing of patient charts, answering of the phones and making patient appointments.

Expected Salary:

$16.76 - $18.00

Benefits:

The University of Florida offers low-cost State Health plans, a number of Dental plans to fit you and your family’s needs, and Vision. Domestic partner coverage through GatorCare is also available. Optional plans such as life, disability, legal and accident insurance are also available.

Build your retirement roadmap with competitive pension plans, investment accounts and a host of voluntary add-ons, such as 457 deferred compensation and 403(b) plans.

UF provides a variety of leave programs including vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, personal leave days, and family medical leave. TEAMS employees accrue approximately 22 vacation days annually, 13 sick days annually, and 4 personal leave days, typically used during the holiday closing period (accruals based on full-time employment). UF also provides you the flexibility to deal with life’s challenges by offering paid family leave, eight full weeks of leave over a 24-month period.

UF Employees are also eligible for the GatorPerks discount program, which provides big savings at various businesses and retailers!

Explore UF’s plethora of benefit options here: TEAMS Benefits

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma and one year of appropriate experience and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred:

• Ability to prepare, sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and pay close attention to details.
• Knowledge of dental terminology.
• Ability to instruct patients in preventive dental techniques.
• Knowledge of dental hygiene principles and practices.
• Ability to deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See the Qualified Positions link on our applicant FAQs page for a list of eligible positions.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.

Health Assessment Required:Yes