OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64852833

Requisition No: 867596 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64852833

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64852833 

Salary:  $28.11 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 01/15/2026 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for providing dental preventive care and oral health education for the dental programs at the Bradford & Union County Health Departments in the clinic setting and/or in the setting of a mobile school-based sealant program. This position is under the supervision of the Public Health Services Manager and under the professional supervision of the dentist assigned to the Dental Program. Responsibilities include maintaining information in accordance with the state and federal statutes, rules, regulations and DOH policies, protocols, and procedures.

OPS Dental Hygienist duties for the School-based Sealant Program, Brick-and-Mortar Clinic, and other associated Programs:

CLERICAL/PATIENT CONTACT DUTIES

• Performs moderately complex clerical duties such as data entry, billing services, customer service duties, scheduling, providing school/work excuses, answering phones, scanning, and filing.
• Responsible for completing daily encounters, entering services, and billing into HMS for all services rendered.
• Responsible for making sure that all data entered in HMS and dental software matches.
• Assists supervisor in communicating with the school staff regarding visits from the dental programs to their schools.
• Delivers consent forms to schools and/or utilizes the school system’s inner-office mail system to deliver and collect consents.
• Participates in local outreaches to promote the dental programs and to educate the public on oral health.
• Promotes dental education by preparing and/or delivering dental presentations to classrooms or events.
• Attend staff meetings, in-services and trainings as required.
• Codes and records (EARS).
• Maintains complete and accurate personnel forms including timesheets and travel vouchers.
• Responsible for securing the designated information sets for the purpose of protecting confidentiality, data integrity, and appropriate access, for all information, both confidential and public record, which is stored in hard copy or electronic formats.

CLINICAL/CHAIR-SIDE DUTIES:

• Performs dental hygiene related work (per Florida statutes) as required in the clinic and school-based setting such as: dental assessments, prophylaxis, topical fluoride applications, oral hygiene instructions, nutrition and tobacco counseling, sealants, silver diamine fluoride applications, radiographs, dentition charting, etc.
• Completes and maintains patients’ medical records.
• Participates in set-up and break-down of equipment and supplies for the school-based sealant program.
• 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 an aseptic environment. Handles all biohazardous waste and sharp objects according to Federal and state OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) guidelines.
• Assists in updating the dental Program Procedure manual, the Dental Material Safety Sheet log, the Dental Hazardous materials Procedure Handbook and Dental Program Equipment Manuals as required by Federal, State, and FDOH Bradford/Union regulations.

• Maintains and updates all the Dental Department equipment and supply inventory control systems. Restocks operatories, business offices, and supply cabinets as needed daily. Performs a physical Inventory of dental office and generates purchase requisitions for needed supplies and equipment.

• Communicates with parents/guardians regarding care that is planned, provides oral health education to the patient and parent/guardian, provides pre-op and post-op instructions to the parent/guardian, and assists with scheduling appointments for further dental needs.
  
  

• Assists in the maintenance and emergency repair of dental equipment.
• Responsible for knowledge of policies and procedures of the dental program.
• Responsible for assisting in completing daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance on dental equipment including dental units and autoclaves.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of standard dental terminology, procedures, techniques, and materials.
• Basic Computer Skills
• Strong Time Management skills
• Knowledge of sterilization equipment, OSHA standards, and x-ray equipment
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with patients, parents/guardians, healthcare providers, the public and staff
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to de-escalate situations and a strong focus on patient satisfaction
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently with attention to detail

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Licensed (1) one or more years as a Dental Hygienist in accordance with Chapter 466, Florida Statutes.
• One (1) or more years of experience working with pediatric dental patients.
• One (1) or more years of experience with placing dental sealants.
• Valid Driver’s License
• CPR certification

Preferred:

• Experience working with Microsoft Office (ex: Word, Excel, etc.)
• Experience working with Eaglesoft

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:

Florida Department of Health – Union County
495 E Main St
Lake Butler, FL 32054

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 is an OPS (Other Personal Services) positions 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 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.