OPS Dental Hygienist

OPS Dental Hygienist

Job No: 539931

Work Type: Part Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Allied Health, Dentistry

Department:  - DN-PERIODONTICS RESIDENT

Perform treatments on patients consistent with the training of a licensed dental hygienist and as prescribed by faculty/residents, including but not limited to periodontal charting, oral hygiene instructions, root planning and scaling procedures, and prophylaxis. Additional duties will include cleaning of dental treatment rooms, facilitating sterilization of instruments, assisting in maintaining inventories of materials for the resident graduate clinic, providing dental assisting services for faculty during periodontal surgery as required, and other duties as needed for the benefit of the Department of Periodontics.

High school diploma, licensed as a dental hygienist in accordance with Chapter 466, Florida Statutes, and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

$36.00 per hour

High school diploma, licensed as a dental hygienist in accordance with Chapter 466, Florida Statutes, and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

• Experience handling general office equipment (fax machine, computer, copier, and calculator).
• Information technology skills operating a computer, and experience with Windows, and Microsoft Office (Word, Access, and Excel).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proven ability in critical thinking, problem‑solving, and process evaluation/improvement.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multiple persons during high volume periods.
• Ability to coordinate work assignments effectively.
• Poise and confidence when interacting with faculty and students in the clinic setting, with the ability to professionally maintain established industry standards.

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In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Position is 20 hours per week. This is a time‑limited position.

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

26 May 2026

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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  or the Florida Relay System at  (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.