Dental Assistant I or Dental Assistant II

2 days ago

Gainesville, United States University of Florida Full time

Dental Assistant I or Dental Assistant IIJob no: 527991 Work type: Staff Full-Time Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Allied Health, Veteran's Preference Eligible, Dentistry, Health Care Administration/Support Department:34010308 - DN-STUDENT CLINICAL TEAMSClassification Title:Dental Assistant I or Dental Assistant IIJob Description:UF, College of Dentistry is recruiting for a Dental Assistant. Clinical Care Groups are critical to the UFCD TEAM Program. This position is "Patient Centered & Student Friendly", with an over-all 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. This position requires general dentistry chairside assisting skills, computer application skills (Outlook, axiUm, Excel, Word, and Windows 7), and positive "people" skills.Student Support: Assist clinic staff with maintaining optimal working order of clinic equipment. Interact effectively with Dental Maintenance to insure clinic is ready for use by student dentists daily. Support with the daily surveillance of clinics to ensure compliance with infection prevention standards and correct deficiencies as they occur (e.g., clean chairs, counters, sinks, etc.). Help maintain daily attendance records of team students and perform as information resource at the emergency rally point regarding students, assisting students, and volunteers. Assist with student orientation into the clinical curriculum; asses skills for infection prevention and general clinic safety. Provide four-hand dentistry support to students during clinic sessions.Patient Care Aspect: Provide clinical general dentistry chairside four-hand & six-hand assisting for student dentists. Maintain optimal clinic infection control standards. Clinic Inventory: Assist with management of inventory of clinical supplies for the assigned Clinical Care Group (22 chair Clinic), maintain adequate stock of daily clinic supplies. Actively participate in daily huddles, and meetings. Conduct Surveys: Distribute survey forms, either UFCD or ADA related to patients, students, and/or faculty. General: Proctor Clinical Examinations (Mock Board Examinations) two times per year. Participate in Quality Assurance process of UFCD.Other duties as assigned.Expected Salary:Dental Assistant I - $16.00-$17.00 per hourDental Assistant II - $17.00 - $18.00 per hourSign on bonus availableBenefits: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, 10 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 business and retailersExplore UF's plethora of benefit options here: TEAMS BenefitsMinimum Requirements: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.Dental Assistant II - 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.Preferred Qualifications: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.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).Two years of Multi-practitioner Dental Practice experience.Special Instructions to Applicants:This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.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.Health Assessment Required:YesAdvertised: 20 Nov 2024 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: 04 Dec 2024 Eastern Standard Time

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