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Dental Assistant IInsideHigherEd • Gainesville, Florida, United States
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Dental Assistant I

Dental Assistant I

InsideHigherEd • Gainesville, Florida, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description


Dental Assistant I

Job No: 539246
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Allied Health, Veteran's Preference Eligible, Dentistry
Department: 34100103 - DN-PEDIATRICS RESIDENT

Job Description


Classification Title:

Dental Assistant I

Classification 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.

Job Description:

Assists faculty, residents, and dental students chairside in patient care. Taking and developing X-rays, Instruction of preventative dental techniques, and oral hygiene with patients. Maintain dental records in axiUm.

Maintain operatories, stock mobiles, and ensure regular maintenance of clinical equipment. Assist in organizing and controlling the use of clinic supplies and medications. Assists in the sterilization of instruments

Participate in student education of auxiliary utilization.

Learn new ways and methods through participating in in-service training (i.e. maintain current CPR certification, six hours of credit every two years)

Assist as needed with answering phones and making patient appointments

Expected Salary:

$16.76 - $18.00

Required Qualifications:

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:
  • Ability to prepare, sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and pay close attention to details
  • Ability to instruct patients in preventive dental techniques
  • Ability to deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
  • Knowledge of dental terminology
  • Knowledge of dental hygiene principles and practices


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 the Qualified Positions link on our applicant FAQs page for a list of eligible positions.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.

Health Assessment Required:
Yes



Applications Close: 11 May 2026

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/539246

Our Commitment:
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.









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