Dental Assistant I or Dental Assistant II

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is recruiting Dental Assistants I and II for its College of Dentistry. The role is essential in supporting student dentists and maintaining clinic standards. Candidates must possess key qualifications, including necessary experience and certifications. This full-time position offers competitive hourly rates with additional benefits and a positive work environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance Plans

Dental Coverage

Vision Insurance

Paid Family Leave

Competitive Pension Plans

Qualifications

• High school diploma and one year of relevant experience for Dental Assistant I.
• Three years of relevant experience for Dental Assistant II with BLS certification.
• Preferable certifications include Dental Radiology and CDA.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing clinical general dentistry chairside support for student dentists.
• Maintain optimal clinic infection control standards and manage inventory.
• Assist with student team attendance and quality assurance processes.

Skills

Clinical Care

Positive People Skills

Computer Application Skills

Education

High school diploma

BLS Certification

Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Windows Operating System

Job description

Classification Title:

Dental Assistant I or Dental Assistant II

Job Description:

UF, College of Dentistry is recruiting for a Dental Assistant. Clinical Care Groups are critical to the UFCD TEAM Program. This position is “Patient Centered & Student Friendly”, with an over-all goal to incorporate the UFCD mission to deliver quality student dentist education and patient care.

Each Dental Assistant is assigned to a Clinical Care Group comprised of two TEAMS. This position requires general dentistry chairside assisting skills, computer application skills (Outlook, axiUm, Excel, Word, and Windows 7), and positive “people” skills.

Student Support:Assist clinic staff with maintaining optimal working order of clinic equipment. Interact effectively with Dental Maintenance to insure clinic is ready for use by student dentists daily. Support with the daily surveillance of clinics to ensure compliance with infection prevention standards and correct deficiencies as they occur (e.g., clean chairs, counters, sinks, etc.). Help maintain daily attendance records of team students and perform as information resource at the emergency rally point regarding students, assisting students, and volunteers. Assist with student orientation into the clinical curriculum; asses skills for infection prevention and general clinic safety. Provide four-hand dentistry support to students during clinic sessions.

Patient Care Aspect: Provide clinical general dentistry chairside four-hand & six-hand assisting for student dentists. Maintain optimal clinic infection control standards.

Clinic Inventory:Assist with management of inventory of clinical supplies for the assigned Clinical Care Group (22 chair Clinic), maintain adequate stock of daily clinic supplies. Actively participate in daily huddles, and meetings.

Conduct Surveys:Distribute survey forms, either UFCD or ADA related to patients, students, and/or faculty.

General:Proctor Clinical Examinations (Mock Board Examinations) two times per year. Participate in Quality Assurance process of UFCD.

Other duties as assigned.

Expected Salary:

Dental Assistant I - $16.00-$17.00 per hour

Dental Assistant II - $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

• Sign on bonus available

Benefits:

The University of Florida offers low costState Healthplans, 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, 10 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 theGatorPerks discount program, which provides big savings at various business and retailers!

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

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 to include, facsimile machine, computer, copier, calculator.
• Information technology skills operating a computer, and experience with Windows, and Microsoft Office (Word, Access and Excel).
• Two years of Multi-practitioner Dental Practice experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.

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

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 ourVeteran's Preference Pagefor more specific information.

Health Assessment Required: Yes