• Dental Assistant I

    University of Florida (Collier County, FL)


    Dental Assistant I

     

    Work type: Staff Full-Time

     

    Categories: Allied Health, Veteran's Preference Eligible, Dentistry

     

    Department: 34100400 - DN-NAPLES

    Classification Title:

    Dental Assistant I

    Classification 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.

    Job Description:

    Assist a dentist, dental resident, or dental student in treating patients as outlined in the State of Florida dental laws. Assist with dental operatory set-up. Assist chairside, providing dental support services. Work with faculty members and staff members to ensure the delivery of dental care to patients.

    Assist for routine operative procedures using nitrous oxide, hygiene procedures and oral and IV sedations. Take impressions, place matrices and wedges. Process dental x-ray film. Assisting with orthodontic procedures- taking out and putting in wires. Instruct students on the appropriate role of dental assistants in the delivery of patient care. Assist in various fourhanded techniques, such, grasping and transferring instruments.

     

    Greet and prepare patients for treatment. Establish rapport with the patient to relieve anxiety. Assist with communication between faculty/residents and Spanish speaking patients. Maintain daily records and patient charts.

     

    Taking and processing radiographs. Placement of fluoride varnish during hygiene appointments. Instruct patients in oral hygiene. Package and sterilize clinical supplies and instruments. Assist in organizing and controlling the use of clinical supplies.

     

    Assist in surgical procedures at Physicians Regional Medical Center and/or Golisano Children’s Hospital.

     

    Maintain and clean operatory areas. Assist with stocking, and ordering. Assist in training new dental assistants. Perform other related duties (as assigned).

    Expected Salary:

    $16.00 - $18.00

    Required Qualifications:

    + Bilingual, Spanish Speaker

    + BLS Certification

     

    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:

    + Ability to perform multiple tasks and make independent decisions in a stressful environment

    + Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments

    + 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. See the Qualified Positions link on our applicant FAQs pagefor 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: 23 May 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

     

    Applications close: 08 Jun 2025 Eastern Daylight Time