OPS Dental Assistant

University Of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost State Health plans

Dental and vision plans

Retirement plans (457 Deferred Compensation and 403(b))

Job summary

The University Of Florida in Gainesville is hiring an OPS Dental Assistant to provide dental assisting and administrative support. This role is crucial in maintaining high standards of dental education and patient care at the College of Dentistry.

The ideal candidate will hold necessary certifications and have a strong background in general dentistry skills. The position offers competitive pay and health benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and two years of appropriate experience.
• Fundamentals of Dental Assisting certification, Radiology certification, and Basic Life Support certification required.
• Experience in handling general office equipment.
• Training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental assisting and administrative support.
• Assist clinical staff in maintaining optimal working order of clinical equipment.
• Conduct daily clinic surveillance for compliance with infection standards.
• Manage inventory of clinical supplies for assigned clinical care group.

Skills

Dental Assisting skills

Proficiency in Outlook

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Word

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Fundamentals of Dental Assisting certification

Radiology certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

AxiUm

Windows 7

Job description

Apply now Job no: 538478

Work type: Temp Full-Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Allied Health, Dentistry, Health Care Administration/Support

Department: 34010301 - DN-CLINIC ADMINISTRATION

Classification Title

High school diploma and two years of appropriate experience. Fundamentals of Dental Assisting certification, Radiology certification, 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

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. 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.
• 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.

$15.00 - $16.00 per hour; 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. Build your retirement with the FICA Alternative Plan and a host of voluntary add-ons, such as 457 deferred compensation and 403(b) plans. Optional insurance plans such as life, disability, legal and accident insurance are also available.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Certification demonstrating the successful completion of training as specified in Chapter 64B5-16, Florida Administrative Code.
• Experience handling general office equipment (fax machine, computer, copier, and calculator).
• Experience with Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Access, and Excel).
• Previous AxiUm (electronic health record) experience.

Requirements

High school diploma and two years of appropriate experience. Fundamentals of Dental Assisting certification, Radiology certification, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Health Assessment Required

Yes

Application Deadline

Applications close: 01 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

EEO Statement

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.