Dental Assistant I or II

1 week ago


Gainesville, Florida, United States University of Florida Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Dental Assistant I or II to join our team at the University of Florida. As a key member of our clinical support team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our dental clinic.

Responsibilities
  • Maintain optimal working order of clinic equipment and interact effectively with dental maintenance to ensure the clinic is ready for use by student dentists daily.
  • Execute techniques associated with the use of dental technologies or devices that incorporate digital or computer-controlled components to carry out dental procedures.
  • Manage infection control surveys daily to ensure compliance with clinic cleanliness standards and correct deficiencies as they occur.
  • Provide reinforcement for infection control standards through leading by example, giving direction to students, and utilizing infection control variance forms when necessary.
  • Lead in the organization of chairside assistance for student dentists and manage laboratory cases for the clinic.
  • Maintain daily attendance records of team students and perform as an information resource at the emergency rally point regarding students and assisting students.
  • Lead hands-on volunteer orientation/training and assist preclinical courses directly training students for intra-oral photography and four-handed dentistry.
  • Assist with student orientation into the clinical curriculum and assess skills for infection prevention and general clinic safety.
  • Provide clinical general dentistry chairside assisting to student dentists and maintain optimal clinic infection control standards.
  • Manage inventory of clinical supplies for the assigned clinical care group and maintain adequate stock of daily, weekly, and monthly clinic supplies.
  • Assist treatment coordinators and team leaders with morning huddles and assist teams with managing the daily clinic schedule.
  • Provide support to Central Sterilization when needed and proctor clinical examinations (mock board examinations) two times per year.
  • Participate in quality assurance process of UFCD and perform rotating reception and mail duties.
Requirements
  • Dental Assistant I: High school diploma and one year of appropriate experience and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Dental Assistant II: High school diploma or equivalent and three years of relevant experience and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Certification.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Dental radiology certificate/permit
  • Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) [Dental Assisting National Board CDA]
  • 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
Benefits

The University of Florida offers a competitive salary range of $16.00-$18.00 per hour, depending on experience. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including low-cost State Health plans, a variety of dental plans, vision coverage, and a pension plan. We also provide a generous leave program, including vacation, sick leave, and personal leave days.



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