DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64004574

Requisition No: 875876 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64004574

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64004574 

Salary:  $36,853.20 to $40,948.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 05/31/2026 

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – HILLSBOROUGH

DISEASE CONTROL DIVISION – DENTAL ASSISTANT

1105 E Kennedy Blvd, TAMPA, FL 33602

 

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place.  Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team!  Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

 

Join an amazing company culture that values employee growth and development at the Florida Department of Health. Professional development is highly encouraged and supported within our organization through opportunities for mentorships and educational and skills training.  From the moment you are hired, you can begin to grow as a professional and a leader, through strategic planning, internal committees, and project engagement.  There are also many opportunities for continuing education at no cost to the employee.  If you are looking to further your education through a college degree, the Florida Department of Health can help with our tuition reimbursement program.  We offer an inspiring and encouraging atmosphere to support you while you work with us. 

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for the health and safety of all citizens and visitors to the state. As a public health agency, the Florida Department of Health must monitor the health status of Floridians, diagnose, and investigate health problems, and mobilize local communities to address health-related issues. The Florida Department of Health develops policies and plans that support health goals, enforce laws and regulations that protect the health of all residents and visitors, and link people to needed health care services. The Florida Department of Health also provides specialized assistance to pregnant women, infants, and children with special health care needs, regulates health care practitioners, and provides medical disability determinations.

 

Dental Assistant

Open Competitive

 

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

 

Completes monthly state dental activity reports and Ryan White demographic reports.  Certification for X-ray operation and dental assistance is required. The incumbent will be in charge with initial & follow up interviews of dental patients as well as maintaining their records and scheduling their appointments. The position provides assistance to the Dentist and Dental Hygienist, and therefore, the incumbent will have to be able to maintain the equipment, prepare dental materials, sterilization and infection control.

 

Chair side assistance: assisting the dentist in providing dental treatment. Patient management during dental procedures. Dental procedure isolation techniques. Prepares trays with instruments, supplies and equipment, passes them on to dentist or dental hygienist as requested. Sterilizes/disinfects and maintains the dental instruments and dental equipment. Cleans the instrument cabinet and maintains sterile supplies. Dental room treatment disinfections.

 

Exposes and develops X-rays.

 

Data entry input and retrieval into electronic health record, EagleSoft, CAREWare, e2Hillsborough, Health Management System (HMS) or any other clinical electronic database necessary to maintain the oral health program.  Input may include clinical, administrative and/or billing information on oral health clients.

 

Maintains records of the dental patients. Enters data on services performed by the Dental Clinic on a monthly basis. Business records management. Prepares the billing for Medicaid patients.

 

Patient reception. Performs initial intake interview of the new patients of the Dental Clinic. Collects and records patient health history. Patient records management. Schedules and confirms initial and follow up appointments for the Dental Clinic.

 

Preparation of dental materials: mixes cements, amalgam,