Dental Assistant

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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Allied Health, Veteran's Preference Eligible, Dentistry
Department:  - DN-PERIODONTICS RESIDENT

Classification

Title:

Dental Assistant I

High school diploma and one year of appropriate experience with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Assists faculty, residents and student dentists during their practice chair side in the care of the patients. Anticipates the needs of the doctors and patients to expedite the efficient running of the clinics; including but not limited to periodontal charting and all aspects of both non-surgical and surgical “four handed” dental care. Maintains operatories in a clean and ready state including set up and break down of dental operatories.

Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients. Set up instrument trays. Prepare patient, assists dentist during dental procedures, maintains and sterilizes dental instruments, prepare surgical packs, maintain operatory equipment, takes impressions, prepares bite guards, pour and trim dental models. Cleans and keeps lab in order. Prints and reviews daily patient appointments in the computer for the next clinic day.

Process digitally managed and/or develops radiographs. Keep the graduate Periodontic clinic clean and organized. Stock supply cabinets and stock rooms daily. Keeps a spreadsheet on dental supplies ordered, and ordering supplies in support of dental implantology, assists with maintaining large assortment of dental instrumentation. Serves as back-up to Sr. Clerk with receptionist duties; receiving patients, answering telephone, scheduling patient appointments, pulling charts for the week.

Performs other duties as may be assigned. Assists the Grad Director in preparing pertinent documentation that deals with the Graduate Program necessary for accreditation.

$18.00 - $19.00

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 Gator Care 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, 11 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.

• 5 years experience of assisting in the surgical placement of dental implants. Included in the is would be an in depth knowledge of multiple implant systems, their maintenance and ordering needs as required.
• 5 years in assisting in intravenous sedation including demonstrated experience in phlebotomy.
• Thorough knowledge of dental terminology, equipment, instruments, materials and procedures.
• Certified Dental Assistant and Certified Dental Radiographer.

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.

Health Assessment

Required:

Yes

Advertised: 13 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 22 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.