Job no: 521817
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Health Profession, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department:34080103 - DN-ORAL SURGERY RESIDENT

Classification Title:

Dental Assistant I (Oral Surgery)

Job Description:

The Dental Assistant I assists faculty and residents with day-to-day patient care. The position is responsible for assisting with operatory setup and chair-side assisting. The dental assistant routes patients to appropriate areas and gives written and verbal care instructions. The dental assistant also stocks clinical area supplies.

Specific responsibilities for this position include:

• Assist with outpatient procedures performed in oral surgery and implant center.
• Anticipate needs including instruments, sutures, etc.
• Monitor and observe sedated patients by blood pressure monitor, electrocardiogram (EKG) monitor, and pulse oximeter under the direction of faculty/resident for indications of abnormal reaction during surgical procedures.
• Assist faculty and residents at the chairside in the care of patients.
• Follow pre- and post-operative instructions for routine outpatient procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining operatories and equipment.
• Ensure asepsis and that clinical supplies are maintained and restocked.
• This position will also serve as a circulator between all three Oral Surgery (OS) clinics (OS Resident Clinic, Implant Center, Student Oral Surgery Clinic)

Advertised Salary:

$15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

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 businesses and retailers!

Explore UF’s plethora of benefit options here: TEAMS Benefits

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in dental assisting
• Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Certification in dental radiology
• Certification as an expanded function dental auxiliary
• Ability to prepare, sterilize, maintain oral surgery instruments and equipment
• Ability to maintain and keep implant clinic running on a timely basis
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to plan, organize, and perform work assignments
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For consideration, please 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 our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (EDT) of the posting end date.

This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

Health Assessment Required:Yes

Advertised: 20 Jul 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 20 Aug 2022 Eastern Daylight Time