University of Florida·Gainesville, Florida
Provide chairside dental assisting and administrative support to student dentists while ensuring high-quality patient care. Manage clinical inventory and maintain strict infection prevention standards within the clinic.
High school diploma and two years of appropriate experience. Fundamentals of Dental Assisting certification, Radiology certification, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
The University of Florida College of Dentistry is accepting applications for an OPS Dental Assistant to provide dental assisting and administrative support while contributing to high-quality student dentist education and patient care. Clinical Care Groups are a critical component of the UFCD TEAM Program, and this position is Patient-Centered and Student-Friendly, supporting the UFCD mission to deliver excellence in dental education and patient care.
Each Dental Assistant is assigned to a Clinical Care Group consisting of two TEAMS. The position requires strong general dentistry chairside assisting skills, proficiency with computer applications (Outlook, axiUm, Excel, Word, and Windows 7), and positive interpersonal skills.
Assist clinical staff in maintaining optimal working order of clinical equipment.
Collaborate with Dental Maintenance to ensure clinics are prepared for daily student use.
Conduct daily clinic surveillance to ensure compliance with infection prevention standards and promptly correct deficiencies (e.g., cleaning chairs, counters, sinks).
Maintain daily student attendance records and serve as an information resource at the emergency rally point.
Assist with student orientation to the clinical curriculum, including assessing infection prevention practices and general clinic safety.
Provide four-handed dentistry support to students during clinic sessions.
Assist dental students with proper radiographic exposure techniques as needed.
$15.00 - $16.00 per hour; commensurate with education and experience
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High school diploma and two years of appropriate experience. Fundamentals of Dental Assisting certification, Radiology certification, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Multi-practitioner dental practice experience.
General dentistry chairside assisting skills.
Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Certification demonstrating the successful completion of training as specified in Chapter 64B5-16, Florida Administrative Code.
Experience handling general office equipment (fax machine, computer, copier, and calculator).
Experience with Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Access, and Excel).
Previous AxiUm (electronic health record) experience.
Customer service skills.
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
This is a full time, time-limited position.
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
Market context
In Florida, OPS dental assistant openings typically draw steady interest because clinics need candidates who can support chairside care, sterilization, and patient flow while meeting certification requirements. This role is competitive for applicants with a high school diploma, two years of experience, and credentials in Fundamentals of Dental Assisting, Radiology, and BLS; AxiUm and Microsoft Office experience can help. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications and software experience before applying.