OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64962068

Requisition No: 866655 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64962068

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64962068 

Salary:  $28 - $32 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 12/29/2025 

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OPS Dental Hygienist

Part-time, 25 hrs per week on average

$28 - $32 Hourly Rate

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Incumbent of this position performs as a licensed Dental Hygienist within the Dental Outreach and School Based Sealant Program. Duties may be performed primarily within the school calendar year with time off in the summer. Incumbent performs limited hygiene services under direction of the Health Services Manager and educates youth and community members on proper oral hygiene. Responsibilities include but is not limited to actual treatment performed on youth in a school-based setting as well as limited patients in an office setting. These services have extended to cover school aged children of Taylor, Jefferson, and Madison County School District and other community outreach facilities. This position requires a valid Florida Driver’s License. Incumbent will be scheduled to travel to schools and within the community for education and services provided on a regular basis during the school calendar year. Incumbent must maintain confidentiality and is responsible for the integrity and security of data sets under his or her control.
• Transport, set up and break down of portable dental equipment. Performs hygiene duties including removal of calculus deposits, accretions, and stains from exposed surfaces of teeth and from the tooth surfaces within the gingival sulcus. Perform gingival curettage and root planning as needed. Polishes clinical crowns, place sealants and fluoride treatments. Instructs patients in oral hygiene care. Informs supervisor of any concerns to ensure proper care is suggested. Charts suspected findings of the oral cavity and records procedures performed in electronic dental record, medical history, and next visit. Places and exposes digital radiographs.
• Promotes and conducts community outreach to educate the community and children on proper instruction and the services provided through the school district and community partners.
• Incumbent is responsible for proper sterilization procedures, cleaning and maintenance of dental instruments, equipment and operatories as appropriate according to state, federal guidelines. Ensures periodic testing and shocking of dental chair lines and water lines.
• Assists with administrative duties including collection and review of dental paperwork and records. Processes permission form and ensure proper data entry of patient information.
• Advises parents or legal guardian of students with dental concerns and findings with recommendations and referrals. Enters procedures and billing into HMS as instructed for service to include the date of service. Notifies supervisor of any needed supplies for inventory control. Assists with responsibilities of maintaining OSHA requirements for compliance standards, manage biohazard material, maintains OSHA records, logs and MSDS sheets.
• Participates in staff development programs related to job performance. Attends staff meetings and other related in-services to keep current on pertinent rules, regulations, and procedures. Completes yearly bloodborne pathogen training.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices used to perform procedures as a Licensed Dental Hygienist; Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries, diseases, and deformities, including treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventative healthcare measures; Knowledge of dental terminology; Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation and grammar usage.
• Skilled in use of Microsoft Office Applications; Skilled in use and cleaning of dental hygiene instruments and equipment; Skilled in educating others in preventative dental techniques.
• Ability to travel to surrounding counties to provide services on a regular basis; Ability to manage time and communicate effectively to team members and clients; Ability to maintain 100% client confidentiality; Ability to maintain effective working relationships; Ability to lift up to 50lbs for transport and set up of portable equipment.

Qualifications:
Minimum - Active Florida Dental Hygiene Licensure, Valid Florida Drivers' License, Ability to perform and maintain CPR. Must be able to travel to surrounding communities on a regular basis to provide services. Must be able to lift, transport and set up required equipment for services performed.

Preferred - 1-3 years of experience practicing as a Licensed Hygienist, 1-3 years experience providing dental services to youth with special needs, Ability to speak basic dental terminology in Spanish, Experience and knowledge of testing and shocking water and evacuation lines for dental equipment.

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:
Wakulla County Health Department - 48 Oak Street, Crawfordville, FL 32327

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.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

 
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.