Dental Assistant I

Dental Assistant I

Job no: 540703

Work type: Staff Full-Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Allied Health, Veteran's Preference Eligible, Dentistry

Department: 34080102 - DN-ORAL SURGERY STUDENT

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 with dental operatory set-up: assist chairside as needed: Duties to include; operatory set-up with supplies, paperwork/chart.

Order and maintain inventory for the Student Clinic.

Backup for Student Clinic receptionist as needed and other duties as assigned. Duties to include; answer phone, and maintain needed paperwork for patients to be seen in the clinic.

Cross coverage assisting in Grad OS/CID as needed during staffing shortages.

Expected Salary:
$17.00 - $20.00, commensurate with education and experience

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:
Knowledge of and ability to prepare, sterilize, maintain oral surgery instruments and equipment. Ability to keep the oral surgery student clinic running smoothly and on a timely basis. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to independently plan, organize and perform work assignments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, students, residents and faculty.

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.

This position is open to current UF employees only.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:Yes

Advertised: 22 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 29 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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