ADMINISTRATIVE DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64006346

Requisition No: 876996 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64006346

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64006346 

Salary:  $36,700 - $37,440 

Posting Closing Date: 06/12/2026 

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Job posting category OPEN Administrative Dental Assisitant

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a Para-professional position requiring a team approach in developing and implementing a dental medical home program in Alachua County. This is work: performing under the direct, indirect, and/or general supervision of the attending dentist/dental manager and serves as the chair side dental assistant/clerk for the dental program.  The program will be designed to provide treatment and improve self­management and dental care skills to Alachua County Residents. 

Assists the attending dentist In all expanded functions as permitted by the Florida Board of Dentistry. Responsible for setting up all equipment, instruments, and supplies needed for scheduled patient treatment Maintains the operative field as needed during patient treatment Passes dental instruments and supplies to the dentist for patient treatment Prepares dental materials needed for the patient treatment Polish and places fluoride on patient Dismisses patients after scheduled treatment or appointment. 

Processes client registration information and prepares and maintains patient charts and/or records according to Florida Department of Health-Alachua and Dental Department policies.

Communicates the following information to dental patients: Oral hygiene instruction, medical history updates, explanations of dental procedures and referrals to other dental or medical facilities. Addresses and relays patient concerns to the attending dentist Responsible for dating and charting pertinent dental information written and orally given to or received from a patient

Maintains and updates all the Dental Department equipment and supply inventory control systems. Restocks operatories, business offices, and supply cabinets as needed on a daily basis. Performs a physical inventory of dental office and generates purchase requisitions for needed supplies and equipment Seeks current information on product effectiveness and pricing by attending continuing education seminars, viewing product lines and dental conferences, reading dental journals and conversing with products supply representatives.

Assists with the front desk, answers the phone, makes appointments, check-in patients, updates demographics, 105, BOR, and medical history. 

Upholds quality infection control standards through the sterilization or disinfecting of all operatory and laboratory equipment, instruments and supplies. Responsible for ensuring that all the patient care is provided in and aseptic environment Handles all bio-hazardous waste and sharp objects according to Federal and state OSHA(Occupational Safety and Health Administration) guidelines. Periodically, updates infection control knowledge through continuing education seminars and dental journals. Performs weekly cleaning of sterilization autoclave, running chemical through our vacuum lines. Ensures clinic is swept and clean.

Maintains accurate charts and records by documenting treatment rendered, referrals, and/or prescriptions given to a patient, Radiographs, and/or diagnostic casts made, readings produced, in person and/or phone conversations with patient and billing or receipt copies made.

Acknowledges clients presenting for a receipt, verifies information on billing forms. Enters the billing information into the HMS and advises the client of costs, answers client questions, verifies pay or information in the system making necessary corrections. Accepts payments for services from clients, makes change as needed, enters payments into HMS, advises client of all balances due, makes diligent efforts to collect balances due, and generates receipts for payments received. Issues one copy of the receipt to the client and retains one copy for department records. Maintains all payments received, cash and checks, in a secure manner. Tallies the cash drawer for the daily deposit, ensuring the checks, cash and credit card entries match the totals of the receipts written. Delivers the cash drawer contents to the fiscal department designee, and secures signature for the funds b.Jmed over for deposit Responsible for assisting in the process of voiding/canceling receipts and maintaining proper documentation ,shows reasons for all cancellations. Forward billing slips to Fiscal after all information is correctly and completely entered into the HMS.

Performs other duties as requested:

Attends training and seminars as they become available to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities as it relates to duties and responsibilities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries, diseases and deformities to include symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventative health care measures.

Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.

Knowledge of basic medical terminology/techniques.

Qualifications:

Minimum  - Valid State of Florida Driver's License. Training program to become expanded duties dental assistant.

Preferred - Bilingual spanish/english

                   Dental expierence 

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:

FDOH-Alachua Dental Clinics - 

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.

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.    

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.