Requisition No: 850604
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64954126
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 64954126
Salary: $35.00
Posting Closing Date: 05/04/2025
Total Compensation Estimator Tool
Open, Competitive
Your Specific Responsibilities: This position is assigned to the Senior Community Health Nursing Director to perform Dental Hygiene in the Dental Clinic for the Florida Department of Health in Putnam County. The dental hygienist will be responsible for maintaining the dental preventive care in office, the School-Based Sealant Program in the public/private schools, and dental the health education program. The hygienist will engage in educating and treating patients presenting to the dental programs, and provide oral health care to members of the community. This position requires close interaction between patients, the dentist, and other dental staff. The ability to communicate effectively, and maintain professionalism and confidentiality, are key components of this position. The hygienist must be competent in preventive oral health & hygiene functions to include, dental prophylaxis, dental sealants, dental xrays, general scaling and root planing, and perio maintanence. The hygienist may be required to travel for outreach events within the County.
Degree/License/Certification: Must have an Associate Degree or its equivalent. Dental Hygiene License and Certification in Basic Life Support. (BASDH preferred)
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Must be able to work as a productive member of the dental team, receive constructive feedback, provide constructive feedback, have organizational initiative, proficiency in dental supplies & ordering, able to maintain self-guided efficiency and use good time management skills, work autonomously and has excellent customer service skills.
Qualifications
Minimum:
Must be skilled in placing dental sealants, Scaling and root planning and skilled in working independently.
Must possess a Florida Dental Hygiene License.
Must have experience placing sealants.
Must have a certification in Basic Life Support.
Graduate from a formal accredited dental hygiene school.
An understanding of dental operations, compliance and quality requirements related to the provision of dental care services.
Experience with pediatric patients, instrument sterilization, radiologic exam proficiency, providing patients with current oral hygiene instructions.
Preferred:
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
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 (ICARE):
Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.
Where You Will Work:
Palatka, Florida (2801 Kennedy Street)
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, in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes, working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties, including but not limited to, responses or threats involving any disaster, or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.
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.
