OPS Dental Assistant
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Work type: Temp Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Allied Health, Dentistry
Department: 34070103 - DN-ORTHODONTICS RESIDENT
Classification Title:
OPS Dental Assistant
Classification Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma, one year of appropriate experience, and a current BLS card.
Job Description:
Assists residents during their practices, anticipating needs of doctors and patients to expedite the efficient running of the practice.
Performs all legal dental expanded duty auxiliary functions.
Cleans operatory and lab. Maintains dental operatories as needed. Cleans chairs and sterilizes instruments.
Maintains daily records and patient charts.
Greets and prepares the patient for treatment. Establishes rapport with the patient in order to relieve patient fear and anxiety.
Pours and trims models. Makes essix retainers.
Performs other duties as may be assigned.
Expected Salary:
$15.00 - $17.00/hour
Benefits:
The University of Florida offers low-costState Health (https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/health_insurance_plans) plans, a number of Dental plans to fit you and your family’s needs, and Vision. Build your retirement with the FICA Alternative Plan and a host of voluntary add-ons, such as 457 deferred compensation and 403(b) plans. Optional insurance plans such as life, disability, legal and accident insurance are also available.
UF Employees are also eligible for theGatorPerks discount program (https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/gatorperks/) , which provides big savings at various businesses and retailers!
Explore UF’s benefit options here:OPS Benefits (https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/my-benefits/explore/eligibility/ops-adjunct/)
Required Qualifications:
A high school diploma, one year of appropriate experience, and a current BLS card.
Preferred:
EFDA certification.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. This is a time-limited position.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:Yes
Advertised: 16 Jun 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 Jun 2025 Eastern Daylight Time