Dental Assistant Ii

**JOB NO**:
536423

**WORK TYPE**:
Staff Full-Time

**LOCATION**:
Collier

**CATEGORIES**:
Allied Health, Veteran's Preference Eligible, Dentistry

**DEPARTMENT**:
34100400 - DN-NAPLES

**CLASSIFICATION TITLE**:
Dental Assistant II

**CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**:
High school diploma or equivalent and three years of relevant experience and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Certification demonstrating the successful completion of training as specified in Chapter 64B5-16, Florida Administrative Code. Appropriate college coursework 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**:
$17.00 - $18.50 per hour

**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, 11 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

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**:
High school diploma or equivalent and three years of relevant experience and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Certification demonstrating the successful completion of training as specified in Chapter 64B5-16, Florida Administrative Code. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

**PREFERRED**:

- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Ability to prepare, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and pay close attention to details.
- Knowledge of dental terminology.
- Ability to instruct patients in preventive dental techniques.
- Knowledge of dental hygiene principles and practices.
- Ability to deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

**SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS**:
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

**HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED**:

- Yes

**ADVERTISED**:
10 Jul 2025

Eastern Daylight Time
**APPLICATIONS CLOSE**:

- 23 Jul 2025

Eastern Daylight Time