Job 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 ( 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 - $.-$. per hour
Dental Assistant II - $. - $. per hour
Sign on bonus available
Benefits :
The University of Florida offers low cost 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 deferred compensation and (b) plans.
UF provides a variety of leave programs including vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, personal leave days, and family medical leave.
TEAMS employees accrue approximately vacation days annually, 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 month period.
UF Employees are also eligible for the , which provides big savings at various business and retailers!
Explore UF’s plethora of benefit options here :
Minimum 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 B5-, 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.
Dental Office Assistant - Business Assistant
As the largest and one of the fastest growing Dental Support Organizations, Heartland Dental provides exceptional service to its more than 2300 supported doctors in 38 states and over 1,400 supported offices. With the largest network of doctors, we are founded by a doctor for doctors with a mission ...
Dental Assistant
For top performing Dental Assistants, Western Dental/Brident University offers Registered Dental Assistant training programs, RDA license fee reimbursement and promotion tracks. Must have completed a dental assistant program or have equivalent work experience. We are looking for a highly skilled and...
Dental Assistant- Gainesville
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification or a Registered or Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) license, according to state guidelines and limitations. Our Dental Assistants (Patient Care Coordinators) are an important component of the clinical team and will partner with the Dentist to ...
Dental Assistant @ Tioga Dental & Orthodontics
Experience working as a Dental Assistant, or training from a formal Dental Assistant program. You do not want to miss out on this opportunity! We are growing and looking to add another dental assistant to our amazing team! We offer a family friendly work environment where everyone is committed to pr...
Assistant, Associate or Full Professor
However, the department is especially interested in senior hires, for whom a record of academic accomplishments, scholarly recognition, external research support, and leadership responsibilities to warrant appointment at the level of professor or associate professor is essential. Additional major in...
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (Cardiology) needed - 30 minutes from Tampa, Florida!!
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (Cardiology) needed - 30 minutes from Tampa, Florida!!. Joining 2 Interventional Cardiologists and one Physician Assistant - looking to expand - Huge need in the area. Experienced or New Grads will be considered. Yes, they can sponsor a Visa if needed. ...
Assistant or Associate Professor in Media Management
The College of Journalism and Communications offers multiple research and teaching environments, including the Atlas Lab for social media listening; the Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology; the STEM Translational Communication Center; the Center for Public Interest Communications; the Media,...
Legal Assistant II
Associate degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent vocational/technical training, and five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative and staff support experience, three (3) of which are in the legal field performing the duties of a Legal Assistant or Paralegal for a ...
Administrative Assistant II, Office for Community & Belonging
Coordinates with maintenance staff and vendors to ensure timely repairs and upkeep of facilities indoors and outdoors. Providing support in the hiring of student assistants and coordinating staff schedules for desk coverage as needed. Supports office in organizing assessment data and developing repo...
Pediatric Neuromuscular Physician - Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor
UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital provides care for the children of Florida and is a major destination center for pediatric patients, both nationally and internationally, who require specialized attention for complex medical problems. The University of Florida’s Department of Pediatrics is seekin...