Ops Dental Hygienist - 64964555

Requisition No: 838367

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64964555

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64964555

Salary: $34 to $35/hour

Posting Closing Date: 10/12/2024

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Job posting category (Open Competitive)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position serves as an OPS Dental Hyginist on Volusia County's School Based Sealant Program operating in Lake County.

This position offers a fun, exciting, and rewarding work enviornment that never gets boring. If you are a hygienist who wants something more than working 8 to 5, waiting for the Dentist to come check your patient, and watching the clock so you do not run over into the next appointment, you will love working on our dental outreach program. You will be an instrumental part of breaking down barriers that keep some children from recieving much needed dental care.

This position works under the general supervision of the Public Health Services Manager- B SES in the dental outreach program and provides professional support and technical assistance to staff, community agencies and the general public. This position will be assigned to the School Based Sealant Program working in the community, educating, and providing services for children throughout Lake County. This position will provide education to community agencies and the public through community events and health fairs in accordance with the mission and vision of the dental program and the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County.

The school based sealant program provides oral health edication and preventative dental services for students at elementary schools through out Lake county. This posotion requires travel between these work sites.

• If you have been licensed to practice dental hygiene in any state for at least 10 years, you may be able to obtain a Limited Dental Hygiene license in Florida and practice dental hygiene for the Florida Department of Health.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to provide dental assesments

Ability to lift 30lbs or more

Ability to complete and maintain patients medical records

Ability to provide instruction/education to patients in preventative oral/dental health techniques

Qualifications:

Minimum -

Must have ability to provide dental assesments

Must have ability to lift 30lbs or more

Must have ability to complete and maintain patients medical records

Must have ability to provide instruction/education to patients in preventative oral/dental health techniques

Must be able to work well with children

Must have a valid driver's license

Must have time management skills and the ability to work independently

Must have the ability to provide dental assesments

Preferred -

Experience working with children

Experience placing and evaluating dental sealants

Computer knowledge (Eaglesoft, HMS)

Communicate effectively with people of different cultural and educational backgrounds

Bi-lingual Spanish/English

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Florida Department of Health - 1845 HOLSONBACK DR. DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32117/This position serves as an OPS Dental Hyginist on Volusia County's School Based Sealant Program operating in Lake County.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers' Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act
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Location:

DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32117