Dental Assistant
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Dental Assistant I JOB NO: 534223 WORK TYPE: Staff Full-Time LOCATION: Nassau CATEGORIES: Allied Health, Dentistry, Health Care Administration/Support DEPARTMENT: 34010705 - DN-WILDLIGHT DENTAL PRACTICE CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Dental Assistant I JOB DESCRIPTION: Assists dentists and hygienists in treating patients as outlined in the State of Florida dental laws. Assists with dental operatory set-up and cleaning operatory areas. Assists chairside, providing dental support services. Works with faculty and staff members to ensure the delivery of dental care to patients. Assists for routine operative procedures using nitrous oxide, hygiene procedures and oral and IV sedations. Takes impressions, x-rays, place matrices and wedges. Assists in various four-handed techniques, such as grasping and transferring instruments. Greets and prepares patients for treatment. Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, seating, and making patient comfortable. Takes patient health history and performs charting functions with provider. Takes patient radiographs. Packages and sterilizes clinical supplies and instruments. Assists in stocking, ordering and controlling the use of clinical supplies. Customer service, as required for front desk back-up. Answers incoming calls from patients, dentists, and other dental care providers (internal and external), etc. Responds to patients', and dentists' questions directly within scope of position. Schedules patient appointments and obtains prior dental records, as needed. Coordinates laboratory cases, schedules patient appointments, and recall visits. Performs other related duties as needed. Participate in community outreach activities as needed. EXPECTED SALARY: $17.00 to $20.00 per hour commensurate with education and experience 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 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. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & TRAINING- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification- Dental radiology certification, Expanded function dental auxiliary (EFDA) certification. KNOWLEDGE: Working knowledge of all phases of dental treatment SKILLS: Excellent manual dexterity ABILITIES- Ability to work effectively with patients and providers Ability to handle language and cultural diversity SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: 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. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED: Yes ADVERTISED: 13 Dec 2024 Eastern Standard Time APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 03 Jan 2025 Eastern Standard Time