Dental Assistant I

Dental Assistant I

Works in the University of Florida College of Dentistry, Wildlight Clinic. Assists dentists and hygienists in treating patients as outlined in the State of Florida Dental laws.  Assists with dental operatory set-up.  Assists at chairside providing dental support services. 

Works with faculty and staff members to ensure proper delivery of dental care to patients. Manages laboratory cases. Makes follow-up appointments as needed.

– Assists dentists and hygienists in treating patients as outlined in the State of Florida dental laws.  Assists with dental operatory set-up and cleaning operatory areas. Assists chairside, providing dental support services.  Works with faculty and staff members to ensure the delivery of dental care to patients. Assists for routine operative procedures using nitrous oxide, hygiene procedures and oral and IV sedations. Takes impressions, x-rays, place matrices and wedges. Assists in various fourhanded techniques, such as grasping and transferring instruments.

– Greets and prepares patients for treatment. Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, seating, and making patient comfortable. Takes patient health history and performs charting functions with provider. Takes patient radiographs. 

– Packages and sterilizes clinical supplies and instruments. Assists in stocking, ordering and controlling the use of clinical supplies.

– Customer service, as required for front desk back-up.  Answers incoming calls from patients, dentists, and other dental care providers (internal and external), etc. Responds to patients’, and dentists’ questions directly within scope of position. Schedules patient appointments and obtains prior dental records, as needed. Coordinates laboratory cases, schedules patient appointments, and recall visits. 

– Performs other related duties as needed. Participate in community outreach activities as needed.

Normal Work Schedule:

– 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Monday through Friday 40 hours per week, subject to change.

– Hours may vary depending upon patient scheduling and needs. Clinical procedure times vary, which require Dental Assistants to work past 5pm if needed.

$17-$19 per hour

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. 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 retailers! See benefits.hr.ufl.edu/gatorperks

EDUCATION & TRAINING: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification, Dental radiology certification, Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Certification demonstrating the successful completion of training as specified in Chapter 64B5-16, Florida Administrative Code.

KNOWLEDGE: Working knowledge of all phases of dental treatment

SKILLS: Excellent manual dexterity

ABILITIES: Ability to work effectively with patients and providers, Ability to handle language and cultural diversity.