SENIOR DENTIST - 64063878
Requisition No: 833028
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: SENIOR DENTIST - 64063878
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64063878
Salary: $145,000 - $152,603
Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2024
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Senior Dentist 64063878
Your Specific Responsibilities:
The incumbent, an employee of the Florida Department of Health in DeSoto County (DOH-DeSoto), represents the agency and its mission and values. The incumbent is part of the organization and is expected to promote cooperation, courtesy, and teamwork in a diverse environment. This is a highly responsible position assigned to the Dental program within the DeSoto County Health Department. Works independently and makes decisions based on analysis of data and knowledge of dental practice. Maintains skills and completes on-going training to maintain an active license in accordance with the Dental Practice Act.
Clinical:
Provides dental treatment services for eligible patients in accordance with all Federal and State laws and within the guidelines established by the State Health Office and the Dental Administrative offices. Services are to include:
- Dental and medical evaluations.
- Diagnosis and treatment planning – including all necessary procedures required to make proper diagnosis.
- Restorative procedures (per program limitations) including sealants, amalgam, and composite restorations where indicated.
- Oral surgery procedures (extractions).
- Preventive services, dental and medical.
- Prosthetic services, when indicated (per program limitations).
- Documenting all patient services and activities in the client record and service record
- Treats post-operative complications and emergency treatment when indicated.
- Performs dental prophylaxis and periodontal treatment where indicated.
- Reviews the patients’ medical history.
- Administers local anesthesia.
- Prescribes medications for treatment or prevention of dental infection and relief of dental pain.
- Other medical and dental referrals as authorized by dental program policy.
- Travels to school health dental clinics as needed.
Administrative:
Provides for the proper daily operation of the dental clinic, including:
- Scheduling of patients
- Patient load sufficient to meet productivity standards.
- Maintaining adequate supplies and equipment, including schedules for maintenance
- Maintaining and periodically checking emergency equipment and supplies
- Inspects operatories and surrounding areas for cleanliness.
- Ensures that equipment and instruments are maintained following infection control guidelines.
- Monitors the quantity and quality of dental care provided by the dental clinic staff.
- Participates in quality assurance and improvement activities, including peer review.
- Facilitates dental clinic staff meetings.
- Attends training to promote professional growth and requirements.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and techniques of dentistry.
- Knowledge of dental treatment techniques.
- Skill in using dental instruments and equipment.
- Skill in filling cavities, extracting teeth, performing dental restorative work, and treating dental diseases, infections, injuries and malformations of the mouth and teeth.
- Ability to perform dental examinations and diagnose dental problems.
- Ability to train others.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to monitor the quantity and quality of dental care.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities.
Qualifications:
Licensure as a Dentist in accordance with Chapter 466, Florida Statutes.
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:
Arcadia, FL
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:
- Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
- Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Tuition waivers;
- 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.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
ARCADIA, FL, US, 34266
Nearest Major Market: Fort Myers