OPS Dental Assistant

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

• Strong general dentistry chairside assisting skills
• Proficiency with computer applications (Outlook, axiUm, Excel, Word, and Windows 7)
• Positive interpersonal skills
• Aid 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

Additional Duties

• Actively participate in daily huddles and meetings
• Proctor Clinical Examinations (Mock Board Examinations) twice per year
• Participate in the UFCD Quality Assurance process
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 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

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.
• 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 the GatorPerks discount program, which provides big savings at various businesses and retailers!