OPS DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64905666

Requisition No: 844668 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64905666

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64905666 

Salary:  $19.57 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 01/31/2025 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Prepares patient, sterilizes, and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures
• Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients
•  Records treatment information in patient records
• Assists dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies
• Exposes dental diagnostic x-rays
• Performs rubber cup prophylaxis, places dental sealants
• Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of dental equipment, instruments and supplies, basic dental terminology
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments
• Ability to maintain accurate records and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Technical dental assisting skills; organizational and planning skills; self-direction and self-motivation; and human relations skills
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed

 

Qualifications:

Minimum: Graduate of a dental assistant program approved by the Florida Board of Dentistry or accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental accreditation

 

Preferred -  

CPR Certification

            Florida Dental Radiology Certification

            Three or more years as a dental assistant

 

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:

Brevard County Health Department – Viera Clinic

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