Dental Assistant I or Dental Assistant II

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

The University of Florida College of Dentistry seeks Dental Assistant I or II to provide chairside support and administrative help, contributing to high-quality student education and patient care. Each assistant is assigned to a two‑TEAMS Clinical Care Group, delivering patient-centered service in a 22-chair clinic.

Applicants should have strong chairside skills, proficiency with Outlook, axiUm, Excel and Microsoft Office, plus good interpersonal abilities.

Qualifications

• Dental Assistants I/II must have a high school diploma and BLS certification with experience for I or more years for II.
• EFDA certification is required for Dental Assistant II per Florida rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical staff in maintaining optimal operation of clinical equipment.
• Collaborate with Dental Maintenance to prepare clinics for daily student use.
• Conduct daily clinic surveillance to ensure infection prevention standards are met and deficiencies are corrected.
• Maintain daily student attendance records and serve as information resource at the emergency rally point.
• Assist with student orientation to the clinical curriculum and assess infection prevention practices.
• Provide four‑hand dentistry support to students and radiographic exposure as needed.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Infection control

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

High school diploma

EFDA Certification

Tools

Outlook

axiUm

Excel

Word

Windows 7

Job description

Dental Assistant I or Dental Assistant II

Job No: 541165

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Allied Health, Veteran's Preference Eligible, Dentistry, Health Care Administration/Support

Department: 34010308 - DN-STUDENT CLINICAL TEAMS

Job Description

Dental Assistant I or Dental Assistant II

Classification Minimum Requirements

Dental Assistant I - 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.

Dental Assistant II - High school diploma or equivalent and three years of relevant 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. Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Certification demonstrating the successful completion of training as specified in Chapter 64B5-16, Florida Administrative Code.

Job Description

The University of Florida College of Dentistry is accepting applications for a Dental Assistant I / Dental Assistant II position to provide dental assisting and administrative support while contributing to high-quality student dentist education and patient care. Clinical Care Groups are a critical component of the UFCD TEAM Program, and this position is Patient-Centered and Student-Friendly, supporting the UFCD mission to deliver excellence in dental education and patient care.

Each Dental Assistant is assigned to a Clinical Care Group consisting of two TEAMS. The position requires strong general dentistry chairside assisting skills, proficiency with computer applications (Outlook, axiUm, Excel, Word, and Windows 7), and positive interpersonal skills.

Student Support

• Assist clinical staff in maintaining optimal working order of clinical equipment.
• Collaborate with Dental Maintenance to ensure clinics are prepared for daily student use.
• Conduct daily clinic surveillance to ensure compliance with infection prevention standards and promptly correct deficiencies (e.g., cleaning chairs, counters, sinks).
• Maintain daily student attendance records and serve as an information resource at the emergency rally point.
• Assist with student orientation to the clinical curriculum, including assessing infection prevention practices and general clinic safety.
• Provide four-handed dentistry support to students during clinic sessions. Assist dental students with proper radiographic exposure techniques as needed.

Patient Care

• Provide chairside four-handed and six-handed general dentistry assisting for student dentists.
• Maintain optimal infection control standards throughout all patient care activities.

Clinic Inventory

• Manage and maintain inventory of clinical supplies for the assigned Clinical Care Group (22-chair clinic).
• Ensure adequate stock of daily clinic supplies at all times.

Additional Duties

• Actively participate in daily huddles and meetings.
• Proctor Clinical Examinations (Mock Board Examinations) twice per year.
• Participate in the UFCD Quality Assurance process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Expected Salary

Dental Assistant I - $16.82 per hour

Dental Assistant II - $19.23 per hour

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!

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Required Qualifications

Dental Assistant I - 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.

Dental Assistant II - High school diploma or equivalent and three years of relevant 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. Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Certification demonstrating the successful completion of training as specified in Chapter 64B5-16, Florida Administrative Code.

Preferred

• Two years of Multi-practitioner Dental Practice experience.
• Certified Dental Assistant (Dental Assisting National Board CDA), Dental Radiology certificate/permit, completion of formal training with a dental assisting program through a community college or vocational technology center.
• 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)

Health Assessment Required:Yes

Applications Close: 14 September 2026

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.