DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64036940

Requisition No: 868570 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64036940

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64036940 

Salary:  $35,360.00 to $36,782.50 

Posting Closing Date: 01/31/2026 

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Job posting category (Open Competitive)

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

 

This position is assigned to the Operations and managment consultant II-SES to perform chair-side assistance to the dentist. 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 assistant must be competent in assisting with preventive, therapeutic and surgical clinical procedures (i.e. dental prophylaxis, dental sealants, dental restorations, and dental extractions). The assistant may be required to travel between Dental offices (Orange City and Daytona Beach). Degree/License/Certification: Must have a High School Diploma or its equivalent. Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, Radiology Certificate, Certification in Basic Life Support.

 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 

 Skilled in placing dental sealants, assisting dentist and skilled in working independently. 

 

Qualifications:

 

Minimum - 

Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions

Must have an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certificate

Must have a Florida Dental Radiography Certificate

Must have a certification in Basic Life Support

Must be able to work as a team with others

 

Preferred -

Requires an understanding of the dental operations, understand compliance and quality requirements related to the provision of dental care services and demonstrated success working with the dentist.    

Knowledge: Experience with pediatric patients, Sterilizing instruments, assists dentist with dental procedures,exposes dental x-rays, instructing patients in oral hygiene instuctions

 

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:

 

1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach, FL 32117

 

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

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:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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