Dental Assistant I or Dental Assistant II

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

5d • $19

About The Position

The University of Florida College of Dentistry is hiring a Dental Assistant I or Dental Assistant II to provide dental assisting and administrative support while contributing to student dentist education and patient care. The position is assigned to a Clinical Care Group consisting of two TEAMS and supports the UFCD mission of excellence in dental education and patient care. It requires strong general dentistry chairside assisting skills, proficiency with computer applications, and positive interpersonal skills.

The Dental Assistant supports students and clinical staff by maintaining clinical equipment and clinic readiness, monitoring infection-prevention and safety practices, maintaining attendance records, supporting student orientation, and assisting students with dentistry and radiographic techniques. The role also provides chairside support for patient care, maintains infection-control standards, and manages supplies for an assigned 22-chair clinic.

Additional duties include participating in daily huddles and meetings, proctoring clinical examinations twice per year, participating in the UFCD Quality Assurance process, and performing other duties as assigned. Applicants must upload a cover letter, resume, and list of three references. A health assessment is required.

Requirements

• Dental Assistant I: High school diploma, one year of appropriate experience, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
• Dental Assistant II: High school diploma or equivalent, three years of relevant experience, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
• Dental Assistant II: Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Certification demonstrating successful completion of training specified in Chapter 64B5-16, Florida Administrative Code.
• Strong general dentistry chairside assisting skills.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Outlook, axiUm, Excel, Word, and Windows 7.
• Positive interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of multi-practitioner dental practice experience.
• Certified Dental Assistant (Dental Assisting National Board CDA) certification.
• Dental Radiology certificate or permit.
• Completion of formal training through a dental assisting program at a community college or vocational technology center.
• Experience handling general office equipment, including a fax machine, computer, copier, and calculator.
• Information technology skills operating a computer, with experience using Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Access, and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical staff in maintaining clinical equipment in optimal working order.
• Collaborate with Dental Maintenance to prepare clinics for daily student use.
• Conduct daily clinic surveillance for infection-prevention compliance and promptly correct deficiencies, such as cleaning chairs, counters, and 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 patient-care activities.
• Manage and maintain the clinical supplies inventory for the assigned 22-chair Clinical Care Group.
• Ensure an adequate stock of daily clinic supplies at all times.
• 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.

Benefits

• Low-cost State Health plans.
• Dental plans.
• Vision coverage.
• Domestic partner coverage through GatorCare.
• Optional life, disability, legal, and accident insurance.
• Competitive pension plans and investment accounts, with voluntary add-ons such as 457 deferred compensation and 403(b) plans.
• Vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, personal leave days, and family medical leave.
• TEAMS employees accrue approximately 22 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 4 personal leave days annually, based on full-time employment.
• Paid family leave of eight full weeks over a 24-month period.
• GatorPerks discount program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED