Dental Assistant I

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists with dental operatory set-up, including supplies and paperwork/charts. The role involves ordering and maintaining inventory for the Student Clinic, and providing backup for the Student Clinic receptionist as needed, which includes answering the phone and managing patient paperwork. Additionally, the position may involve cross-coverage assisting in Grad OS/CID during staffing shortages.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• One year of appropriate experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and ability to prepare, sterilize, maintain oral surgery instruments and equipment.
• Ability to keep the oral surgery student clinic running smoothly and on a timely basis.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to independently plan, organize and perform work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, students, residents and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dental operatory set-up with supplies, paperwork/chart.
• Assist chairside as needed.
• Order and maintain inventory for the Student Clinic.
• Backup for Student Clinic receptionist as needed.
• Answer phone and maintain needed paperwork for patients.
• Cross coverage assisting in Grad OS/CID as needed during staffing shortages.

Benefits

• Low-cost State Health plans
• Dental plans
• Vision
• Domestic partner coverage through GatorCare
• Optional plans such as life, disability, legal and accident insurance
• Competitive pension plans
• Investment accounts
• 457 deferred compensation plans
• 403(b) plans
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Personal leave days
• Family medical leave
• Paid family leave
• GatorPerks discount program

What This Job Offers

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