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MyFlorida OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64909214 in LECANTO, Florida
OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64909214
Date: May 28, 2024
Location:
LECANTO, FL, US, 34461
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Requisition No: 830102
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64909214
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 64909214
Salary: $30 to $32 per hour
Posting Closing Date: 06/28/2024
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OTHER PERSONNEL SERVICES (OPS)
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Citrus 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.
*Note: Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications/resumes will not be considered.
This is an Other Personnel Services (OPS) temporary position
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Travel to Citrus County Public Schools and childcare centers with portable dental equipment and provide oral health assessment, oral hygiene instruction and apply sealants and fluoride to eligible students.
Perform all oral health procedures within the scope of a Registered Dental Hygienist.
Transport, set up and break down portable equipment. Lifting to 50 pounds.
Assist with preparing orders and inventory control for the program.
Assist with identifying and scheduling opportunities to provide oral health services withing the parameters of the school-based sealant program.
Enter services into electronic medical record system. Utilizing dental record software.
Take intra-oral photographs for use in tele dentistry.
Attends and participates in mandatory training and meetings including staff development and continuing education trainings.
Assist in communication with parents/guardians.
Assist in care coordination and linkage to restorative dental services based on students’ insurance coverage.
Responsible for preparing dental instruments for sterilization and sterilizing instruments.
Provide education to community agencies and the public through community events and health fairs.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the principles and practices used to perform procedures as a licensed dental hygienist.
Knowledge of public health principles, practices, and interventions.
Skilled in the use of electronic oral software.
Ability to educate others in preventative dental techniques.
Ability to manage time and communicate effectively to team members and maintain 100% confidentiality.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to plan and evaluate services provided.
Ability to teach and demonstrate preventative health care and basic health care.
Knowledge of community resources.
Skilled in use of dental software
Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
Knowledge of sterilizations procedures and practices.
Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds to move potable dental service delivery equipment.
Qualifications:
Minimum -
Requires a clear and active license to practice as a dental hygienist in accordance with Chapter 466, Florida Statutes.
Valid driver’s license
Florida Department of Health is required to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an
emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs shelter or performing other emergency duties
including but not limited to, response to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster man-made or natural.
Preferred -
Current CPR certification
Experience using Dental Software
1 year experience working with children.
Bilingual
Previous Florida Department of Health experience
Experience working with Florida Medicaid programs.
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:
Office Location: 3600 W. Sovereign Path, Lecanto, Florida 34461
Work Location: All areas in Citrus County
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
OPS has no Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
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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 disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.
Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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