Requisition No: 834917 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64918033

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64918033 

Salary:  $ 19.00 HOURLY RATE 

Posting Closing Date: 09/21/2024 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is an OPS (Other Personal Services) position and as such, no paid time off is offered. Health benefits will be offered for full-time employment.  OPS employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan.

This OPS position provides dental assistance to the Dentist at the Flagler County Health Department under the direct supervision of the Operations and Management Consultant II Manager. This position assists the Dentist during exams and performs expanded functions as defined by guidelines provided by the State of Florida during patient treatment. Makes radiographs and/or intraoral photos of intraoral structures for the diagnosis of dental infection or related diseases upon approval of appropriateness of said radiographs/photos by Dentist. Maintains dental equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Responsible for breakdown, cleaning/disinfecting of dental operatory and setup for next patient. Responsible for preparing dental instruments for sterilization and storage after sterilization. Monitors supply inventory and works with purchasing to keep supplies stocked. Communicates with parents and patients regarding care that is planned and assists with scheduling appointments for further treatment needs. Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of dental unit. Enters EARs (Employee Activity Records) within 5 days of date worked, verifying the time entered matches employee timesheet.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expanded Functions Certificate
• Florida Dental Radiology Certificate
• Experience working as a chair side expanded duty dental assistant in a family or pediatric dental practice.
• Skills in performing basic prophylactic procedures and sealant placement on children.
• Knowledge of film placing instruments.
• Knowledge of all CDC and OSHA guidelines regarding infection control and blood borne pathogens.
• Skills in dental equipment preventative maintenance.
• Skills in maintaining dental equipment in appropriately sterile condition.

Qualification

Minimum –

Do you understand that your answers to the following questions will be verified and must be documented on your State of Florida employment application and/or attached resume to be considered valid?         

Are you willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency? This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, manmade or natural.       

 Expanded Functions and radiology certificate.

 CPR Certified.

 Basic Computer Skills.

 Experience with records management system and protocols.

 Valid driver's license.

  Preferred –

 Experience with dental billing, scheduling, and appointment control.

 Experience with the following software: FLMMIS, HMS, Outlook, EagleSoft.

 Bilingual-English/Spanish

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:

301 Dr Carter Blvd Bunnell, FL 32110

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.