Dental Assistant: Student Education & Patient Care

UF ECE Ambassadors; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

GatorPerks discount program

Job summary

The University of Florida College of Dentistry is accepting applications for an OPS Dental Assistant to provide dental assisting and administrative support while contributing to high-quality student dentist education and patient care. This role emphasizes strong chairside skills, infection control, and proficiency with Outlook, axiUm, Excel, Word, and Windows 7.

Applicants should have a high school diploma with two years of relevant experience and certifications in Dental Assisting, Radiology,

Qualifications

• High school diploma and two years of appropriate experience.
• Fundamentals of Dental Assisting, Radiology, and BLS certifications.
• College coursework or vocational training may substitute for experience.
• EFDA certification and Windows/Microsoft Office familiarity are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist dental staff and students with chairside procedures.
• Maintain infection prevention standards and clinic cleanliness.
• Support inventory and ensure supplies are stocked for daily use.
• Participate in daily huddles, exams, and UFCD QA processes.

Skills

chairside dentistry

infection control

interpersonal skills

computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

F Fundamentals of Dental Assisting certification

Radiology certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

Outlook

axiUm

Excel

Word

Job description

The University of Florida College of Dentistry is accepting applications for an OPS Dental Assistant to provide dental assisting and administrative support while contributing to high-quality student dentist education and patient care. This role emphasizes strong chairside skills, infection control, and proficiency with Outlook, axiUm, Excel, Word, and Windows 7.

Applicants should have a high school diploma with two years of relevant experience and certifications in Dental Assisting, Radiology,