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.

UF, College of Dentistry, Department of Oral Surgery Resident is seeking applications for a Dental Assistant I. This position assists faculty and residents during daily patient care, including operatory setup and chair side assisting, routing patients to appropriate areas and providing written and verbal care instructions. The Dental Assistant I stocks clinical area supplies.

Duties include: 

Assist with outpatient and chairside procedures performed in implant center with cross coverage in both oral surgery and student oral surgery as needed.  Anticipate needs including instruments, sutures, etc.  Monitor and observe sedated patients by blood pressure monitor, electrocardiogram (EKG) monitor, and pulse oximeter under the direction of faculty/resident for indications of abnormal reaction during surgical procedures.

Assist faculty, fellows and residents at chairside in the care of patients.  Follow pre- and post-operative instructions for routine outpatient procedures.  Assist in preparing patients for local, conscious, and general anesthesia.

Responsible for maintaining operatories and equipment.  Ensure asepsis and that clinical supplies are maintained and restocked.

$15.00 - $20.00 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. 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, 11 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 the GatorPerks discount program, which provides big savings at various businesses and retailers!

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

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.

• Certification in dental assisting
• Certification in CPR
• Certification in dental radiology
• Certification as an expanded function dental auxiliary
• Knowledge of oral surgery instruments and equipment
• Ability to prepare, sterilize, and maintain oral surgery instruments and equipment; maintain and keep oral surgery clinic running on a timely basis; follow verbal and written instructions; plan, organize, and perform work assignments; and establish/maintain an effective working relationship with others

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

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 our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

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