OPS SENIOR DENTIST - 64914085

Requisition No: 835794 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS SENIOR DENTIST - 64914085

 Pay Plan: Health Care Practice

Position Number: 64914085 

Salary:  $75 - $80 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 02/19/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly responsible, part-time OPS Senior Dentist position providing professional dental services to the adult and pediatric clients of the DeSoto County Health Department. These duties include:

This individual provides dental services consisting of examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, and care of conditions within the human oral cavity and its adjacent tissues and structures, including emergency, surgical, preventive, and restorative dental care.  Performs diagnostic, preventive, restorative and minor surgical procedures within the scope of the dental practice act.  Develops treatment plans and maintains treatment records in accordance with the dental practice act. Monitors quality of care to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.  This individual assures compliance of all dental record documentation with federal and state law and with Florida Department of Health (DOH) -Bureau of Dental Program expectations.  Works independently and makes decisions based on analysis of data and knowledge of dental practice.  Maintains skills and completes on-going training to maintain active license in accordance with the dental practice act.

Supports the Dental Executive Director in providing guidance regarding the professional work of dental assistants and dental hygienists including assisting in the performance evaluation process.   

Other duties as assigned including required participation in CHD disaster emergency training and response activities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat dental injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive healthcare measures.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• This occupation requires licensure as a Dentist in accordance with Chapter 466, Florida Statutes.
• Willing to work emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working special needs or Red Cross Shelters, 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.

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:

DeSoto County Health Department

34 South Baldwin Avenue

Arcadia, FL 34266

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 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.

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.