full-time 19 hours ago
OPS Dental Hygienist
University of Florida
341 Tigert Hall 300 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32611
36/hr
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Job Description
JOB NO:
539931
WORK TYPE:
Temp Part-Time
LOCATION:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
CATEGORIES:
Allied Health, Dentistry
DEPARTMENT:
34130103 - DN-PERIODONTICS RESIDENT
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
OPS Dental Hygienist
CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma, licensed as a dental hygienist in accordance with Chapter 466, Florida Statutes, and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Perform Treatments on patients consistent with the training of a licensed dental hygienist and as prescribed by faculty/residents, including but not limited to: periodontal charting, oral hygiene instructions, root planning and scaling procedures, and prophylaxis.
Additional duties will include cleaning of dental treatment rooms and facilitating sterilization of instruments, assisting in maintaining inventories of materials for the resident graduate clinic, providing dental assisting services for faculty during periodontal surgery as required, and other additional duties as needed for the benefit of the Department of Periodontics.
EXPECTED SALARY:
$36.00 per hour
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma, licensed as a dental hygienist in accordance with Chapter 466, Florida Statutes, and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
PREFERRED:
Experience handling general office equipment (fax machine, computer, copier and calculator).
Information technology skills operating a computer, and experience with Windows, and Microsoft Office (Word, Access and Excel).
Strong organizational skills
Proven ability in critical thinking, problem-solving, and process evaluation/improvement
Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner
Ability to communicate effectively with multiple persons during high volume periods
Ability to coordinate work assignments effectively
Poise and confidence when interacting with faculty and students in the clinic setting, with the ability to professionally maintain established industry standards
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Position is 20 hours per week. 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:
18 May 2026
Eastern Daylight Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
26 May 2026
Eastern Daylight Time
539931
WORK TYPE:
Temp Part-Time
LOCATION:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
CATEGORIES:
Allied Health, Dentistry
DEPARTMENT:
34130103 - DN-PERIODONTICS RESIDENT
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
OPS Dental Hygienist
CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma, licensed as a dental hygienist in accordance with Chapter 466, Florida Statutes, and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Perform Treatments on patients consistent with the training of a licensed dental hygienist and as prescribed by faculty/residents, including but not limited to: periodontal charting, oral hygiene instructions, root planning and scaling procedures, and prophylaxis.
Additional duties will include cleaning of dental treatment rooms and facilitating sterilization of instruments, assisting in maintaining inventories of materials for the resident graduate clinic, providing dental assisting services for faculty during periodontal surgery as required, and other additional duties as needed for the benefit of the Department of Periodontics.
EXPECTED SALARY:
$36.00 per hour
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma, licensed as a dental hygienist in accordance with Chapter 466, Florida Statutes, and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
PREFERRED:
Experience handling general office equipment (fax machine, computer, copier and calculator).
Information technology skills operating a computer, and experience with Windows, and Microsoft Office (Word, Access and Excel).
Strong organizational skills
Proven ability in critical thinking, problem-solving, and process evaluation/improvement
Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner
Ability to communicate effectively with multiple persons during high volume periods
Ability to coordinate work assignments effectively
Poise and confidence when interacting with faculty and students in the clinic setting, with the ability to professionally maintain established industry standards
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Position is 20 hours per week. 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:
18 May 2026
Eastern Daylight Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
26 May 2026
Eastern Daylight Time
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