OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64858334

Requisition No: 827837 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64858334

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64858334 

Salary:  $35.00/hour 

Posting Closing Date: 07/14/2024 

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OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB POSTING

Position offered as part-time, working 2-3 days per week during the school year.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position involves performing Dental Hygienist duties and tasks within the Dental Clinic at the Okaloosa County Health Department (OCHD). Work is performed in a clinical setting under the clinical supervision of the Dentist and entails providing direct care to patients. This position provides services in a culturally competent and appropriate manner and promotes oral health and preventive health behaviors to reduce oral health disparities, unexplained different levels of health among children.

Provides prophylaxis including the removal of calculus deposits, accretions and stains from exposed teeth surfaces, places and exposes radiographs, and root planning under the general supervision of a dentist as allowed by Florida Administrative Code (FAC) 64B5-16.007. Removes bonding adhesive or cement with a slow-speed rotary instrument, hand instrument or ultrasonic scaler. Provides educations and training to children and their parents/guardians, and in the community. Applies fluoride and sealants to teeth surfaces. Provides oral hygiene instruction and other services which do not involve diagnosis or treatment of dental conditions. May apply silver diamine fluoride as allowed by clinic policy. Sterilizes and disinfects instruments. Cleans and disinfects dental operatories and workroom per the CDC Infection Prevention and Control Guideline and Recommendations, and DOH-Okaloosa policy. Performs routine user maintenance on instruments and equipment. Works in School-Based Preventive Dental Program (S-BPDP) which serves Title I elementary schools in Okaloosa County and includes setting up and disassembling portable dental equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Works in WIC Dental Partnership Program located in DOH-Okaloosa WIC Offices.

Records health history, vital signs, services provided and patient notes in the Eaglesoft electronic oral health record. Schedules appointments for patients in the Eaglesoft database. Accurately inputs demographic, financial and third-party insurance information into the HMS and Eaglesoft databases. Inputs referral information into third party insurance web portals. Records treatment and billing information in the electronic oral health record, Eaglesoft and HMS. Maintains unmet need log. Prepares records, graphs, reports as requested. Prepares patient, instrument trays, materials for procedures. Provides postoperative instruction as prescribed by the dentist.

Performs all other duties as assigned in support of the Agency’s vision and mission.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to place and expose radiographs
• Ability to work 8-9.5 hours in a clinic setting providing direct patient care
• Skilled in operating a variety of dental, computer and office equipment
• Ability to collect data and perform data entry
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Skill in effective communication in written, oral or electronic formats

• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of Dental Hygienist training in accordance with 64B5-16.002, Florida Administrative Code
• Licensure as Dental Hygienist pursuant to 466.007 Florida Statutes, and 64B5-2, 64B5-9.011, Florida Administrative Code
• CPR certification

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:

Okaloosa County Health Department - Crestview, FL

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.

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.