OPS Dental Hygienist

Overview Job No: 539931 Work Type: Part Time Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Allied Health, Dentistry Department: 34130103 - DN-PERIODONTICS RESIDENT Classification Title: OPS Dental Hygienist Health Assessment Required: Yes Expected Salary: $36.00 per hour Responsibilities Perform treatments on patients consistent with the training of a licensed dental hygienist and as prescribed by faculty/residents, including periodontal charting, oral hygiene instruction, root planing and scaling procedures, and prophylaxis. Clean dental treatment rooms and facilitate sterilization of instruments. Assist in maintaining inventories of materials for the resident graduate clinic. Provide dental assisting services for faculty during periodontal surgery as required. Perform other duties as needed for the benefit of the Department of Periodontics. Qualifications Required: High school diploma, licensed as a dental hygienist in accordance with Chapter 466, Florida Statutes, and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Preferred: Experience handling general office equipment (fax machine, computer, copier and calculator). Information technology skills operating a computer, and experience with Windows, and Microsoft Office (Word, Access and Excel). Strong organizational skills. Proven ability in critical thinking, problem-solving, and process evaluation/improvement. Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner. Ability to communicate effectively with multiple persons during high volume periods. Ability to coordinate work assignments effectively. Poise and confidence when interacting with faculty and students in the clinic setting, with the ability to professionally maintain established industry standards. Administrative Details Application requirements: To be considered, upload your cover letter and resume. Position is 20 hours per week. This is a time-limited position. Close date: 174 June 2026 Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications as provided and may be subject to change. Information is intended for applicants and does not constitute a contract. #J-18808-Ljbffr