OPS DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64964431

Requisition No: 840956 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64964431

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64964431 

Salary:  $15.50 to $16.50 

Posting Closing Date: 11/17/2024 

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Job posting category (Open Competitive)

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

 

This position is assigned to the Dental Hygienist-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 skilled in placing dental sealants, assisting dentist and skilled in working independently. 

Must have an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certificate

Must have a Florida Dental Radiography Certificate

Must have a certification in Basic Life Support

Muts be able to work as a team with others

 

Preferred -

Graduate from a formal accredited dental assisting school. Six months dental assisting experience.  

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.   

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 m