Dental Assistant II

The University of Florida, College of Dentistry (UFCD), is accepting applications for the position of Dental Assistant II. Clinical Care Groups are critical to the UFCD TEAM Program. This position is “Patient-Centered & Student Friendly”, with an overall goal to incorporate the UFCD mission to deliver quality student dentist education and patient care. Each Dental Assistant is assigned to a Clinical Care Group comprised of two teams.

Patient Care/Student Support: 

• Maintain optimal working order of clinic equipment.
• Execute techniques associated with the use of dental technologies or devices that incorporate digital or computer-controlled components to carry out dental procedures rather than using mechanical or electrical tools.
• Lead in the organization of chairside assistance for student dentist utilizing (1st) team pre-doctoral student dentists (when available) and (2nd) dental auxiliary training program students (when available).
• Maintain daily attendance records of team students and perform as information resource at the emergency rally point regarding students and assisting students. Lead hands-on volunteer orientation/training (three times per semester for 2 hours a session).
• Assist preclinical courses directly training students for intra-oral photography, and four-handed dentistry. Assist with student orientation into the clinical curriculum; assess skills for infection prevention and general clinic safety.
• Collaborate with screening team for scheduling prospective patients for screening appointments.

Clinic Equipment/Inventory: 

• Interact effectively with Dental Maintenance to ensure the clinic is ready for use by student dentists on a daily basis. Manage infection control surveys on a daily basis to ensure compliance with clinic cleanliness standards and correct deficiencies as they occur (e.g., clean chairs, counters, sinks, etc.).
• Manage inventory of clinical supplies for the assigned clinic location. Maintain adequate stock of daily, weekly, and monthly clinic supplies.

Infection Control:

• Provide reinforcement for infection control standards through leading by example, giving direction as needed to the students for proper adherence to infection control standards, and utilizing the Infection Control Variance forms as needed when the student dentist requires correction of his or her infection control practices.
• Maintain optimal clinic infection control standards (Expanded Functions Duties Auxiliary (EFDA) and radiology included). Under a licensed dentist’s indirect supervision, place/expose dental radiographs, take/record vital signs, and help guide/teach pre-doctoral dental students as they develop these skills.

Other Duties:

• Provide support to Central Sterilization when needed.
• Proctor Clinical Examinations (Mock Board Examinations) two times per year; Participate in the Quality Assurance process of UFCD.
• Perform rotating reception and mail duties.
• Perform chart locker audits and other related duties.
• Actively participate in, and provide feedback during, staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned

$18.00 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 or equivalent and three years of relevant 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. Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Certification demonstrating the successful completion of training as specified in Chapter 64B5-16, Florida Administrative Code.

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

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.