DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64082483

Requisition No: 844735 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64082483

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64082483 

Salary:  $60,000-66,000 

Posting Closing Date: 04/30/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Performs clinical examination of patients both visually and by oral x-ray survey.
• Performs oral prophylaxis to patients including supragingival and subgingival scaling, polishing, and application of topical fluoride solutions.
• Applies dental sealants.
• Removes calculus deposits, accretions and stains from exposed surfaces of the teeth and gingival sulcos.
• Performs root planning and curettage as required.
• Records findings and treatment in the patients dental record.
• Refers patients for needed dental services.
• May expose, develop, and mount dental x-rays as needed.
• Provides preventative instructions to patients in proper attitudes and techniques of self-care, such as actual toothbrushing and the use of dental floss.
• Provides primary preventative instructions to parents of small children in cases where it is apparent that the parent must carry out the performance of toothbrushing and flossing for the child.
• Assists other dental staff in maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable working environment.
• Works with staff to assure effective patient flow. Maintains organization of supplies and equipment.
• Advises supervisor of supply orders in a timely manner.
• Assist with inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Utilizes cold sterile and autoclave methods for instruments.
• Adheres to local and state regulations regarding disposal of bloodborne pathogen materials.
• Manages the school-based sealant program for the Dental Program for the DOH, Nassau.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of clinical practices related to work as a Dental Hygienist.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments in a prioritized fashion.
• Ability to maintain accurate and appropriate medical documentation in EHR system.
• Ability to work with persons of different race, language, culture, or socioeconomic status.
• Ability to adapt to necessary changes in duties, duty station or work hours.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Skill in use of a personal computer.
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality laws.
• Skill in use of computer programs such as Microsoft office.
• Skill in utilizing strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others.
• Ability to manage diverse situations.
• Ability to educate peers in the theory and practice of their position.

 

Qualifications:

Minimum-

• Current License as a Registered Dental Hygienist in the state of FL
• Graduate of a Dental Hygienist Program
• 2 years or more of experience as Dental Hygienist in Dental Office
• Current and Active CPR certification
• Experience with adults and children as a Dental Hygienist

 

Preferred-

• Experience in providing Dental Hygiene Education to Children and Adults.