DENTAL ASSISTANT - 67013866

Requisition No: 849619 

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: DENTAL ASSISTANT - 67013866

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 67013866 

Salary:  $1,298.46 - $1,428.31 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 04/18/2025 

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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

POSITION: DENTAL ASSISTANT

POSITION’S LOCATION: Tacachale – Gainesville, FL

POSITION NUMBER: 67013866

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

This posting may close prior to closing date.

 

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: 

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances available at state rates
• State of Florida retirement package         
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for state college/university courses
• Training opportunities
• For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

 

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and support for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency. www.apdcares.org

Join APD’s TACACHALE and be part of the team that MAKES A DIFFERENCE – NOT JUST A LIVING, impacting the lives of developmentally disabled adults!

 

SALARY RANGE

$33,760.00 - $37,136.00 Annually                 $1,298.46 - $1,428.31 Biweekly

The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Receives and escorts Tacachale residents and Community dental patients to dental operatory, notifies dentist, ensures patients are properly positioned for least restrictive techniques, and professionally and efficiently assists dentist in the delivery of dental care on Tacachale campus or off-site operatory.

 

Cleans and disinfects operatories, sterilizes instruments, and maintains operatories and x-ray developer for efficient operation.  Prepares supply bags and trays with necessary instruments and supplies.

 

Provides administrative and clerical support to the Dental Clinic for Tacachale residents and community dental patients. This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining records, maintaining the inventory, and ordering dental supplies as necessary. Performs receptionist duties as required and works cooperatively with the entire dental team.

 

Performs other related duties as required.

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a valid Florida Driver