OPS Program Assistant

OPS Program Assistant

Job No: 524864
Work Type:
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL), Alachua
Categories: RealCat
Department: 34170202 - DN-OPERATIVE RESIDENT PROG

Job Description


Classification Title:

OPS Program Assistant

Job Description:

• Responds to oral, telephonic and written communication related to patient care (appointments, consultations, and emergencies) and performs related clerical duties, i.e., appointing patients in computer, verifying insurance eligibility online, making financial arrangements, scanning documents into software.
• Assists with appointment reminder calls and filling open schedules during periods of downtime.
• Communicates with front desk staff any patient related matters (i.e., appointment scheduling, billing, treatment, etc.).
• Patrols the clinic, monitoring clinical activity as well as the patient schedule to assist dentists.
• Escorting patients to and from main patient welcome area to second floor clinic
• Prepares patient and ensures that patients are comfortable, maintains instruments and materials, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures.
• Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient, and enters the same in the Electronic Health Record system.
• Sets up and breaks down dental operatories.
• Organizes inventory and orders supplies.
• Seats patients, taking vital signs, recording medical histories, setting up, sterilizing and breaking down operatories; taking radiographs, and other duties as needed.
• Weekly/monthly maintenance on equipment and clinic areas, restocking of supplies, process out-going and in-coming lab cases and communication with appropriate doctors.

Expected Salary:

$18.00 - $20.00/per hour

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
business and retailers!

See benefits.hr.ufl.edu/gatorperks

Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma and one year of appropriate dental experience. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Dental Assistant Certification
• Thorough knowledge of dental terminology, equipment, instruments, materials, and procedures
• Certification as a Dental Radiographer
• Certification in CPR

Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:
Yes



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To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/524864/ops-program-assistant

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