OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64954126

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 

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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