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University of Florida Dental Assistant I in Gainesville, Florida
Dental Assistant I
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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Dentistry
Department: 34130000 - DN-PERIODONTICS
Classification Title:
Dental Assistant I
Job Description:
Dental assist in clinic specialty areas as needed, which would include the Faculty Practice Clinic. The following would be required:
provide “four-handed” dental assisting in a broad array of non-surgical and surgical care.
setting up and breaking down dental operatories
taking and processing dental x-rays
maintaining and sterilizing dental instruments
instruction of patients in oral hygiene and post-operative care and maintenance of a large assortment of dental instrumentation
Keep clinic clean and organized
Also serve as back up assistant to Dental assistant in Faculty Practice.
Assists with other duties as required to maintain efficient flow of patient care.
Position would also serve as back up receptionist as needed to the Graduate Clinic. These duties would include answering phone, scheduling patients for 12 residents and a Hygienist. Also scheduling inside and outside referrals for the clinic.
Monday - Thursday 7:30AM-5PM
Friday 7:30AM-1:30PM
Hours subject to change
Expected Salary:
$17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Minimum Requirements:
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of dental hygiene principles and practices.
Knowledge of dental terminology.
SKILLS
Skill in performing four-handed dentistry.
Skill in performing expanded duties.
Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Skill in maintaining records and using a computer for patient management.
ABILITIES
Ability to identify and maintain dental instruments.
Ability to prepare, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
Ability to work independently.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
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 ourVeteran's Preference Page (https://jobs.ufl.edu/applicant-resources/veterans/) for more specific information.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:Yes
Advertised: 01 Jul 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Jul 2024 Eastern Daylight Time