DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64085940

Requisition No: 828942 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64085940

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64085940 

Salary:  $1,386 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 05/21/2024 

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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health and want amazing benefits including affordable health insurance, paid time off and a retirement plan, you have come to the right place.  Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team!  Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its efforts and its vision To be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Work as a team and utilizes expertise as a dental assistant in assisting the dentist in all clinical procedures. Effectively prepare operatory with materials and instruments for dental procedure.
• Maintains material knowledge up to date as provided by manufacturers.
• Properly prepare dental restorative materials in a timely and effective manner.
• Properly prepare necessary solutions on a daily/weekly basis required for dental use.
• Appropriately maintain state equipment and instruments through lubrication, sterilization and daily cleaning.
• Accurately expose and file digital x-rays
• Accurately document records as instructed by dentist and the CHD Standard Operating Procedures.
• Handles Behavior Management cases as dictated by the American Association of Pediatric Dentistry
• Accurately enters patient information into approved electronic health record
• Schedules clinic appointments in Eaglesoft, registers clients in HMS, controls flow of dental clinic patients and clinic schedules.
• Maintain patient’s records
• In a courteous and accurate manner inform public of clinic procedures, CHD services and refer to other agencies as needed.
• Travel to all clinics as requested.
• Complies with security procedure guidelines.
• Adheres to uniformity of dental procedures countywide as approved by Dental Service Manager
• Instruct patient/parents (guardian) in oral hygiene utilizing appropriate aids

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of dental procedures, expanded functions, dental materials, dental terminology, and behavior management.
• Knowledge of Electronic Records and digital radiographs.
• Skills on preparation of dental materials, skills on sterilization and infection control, skills on equipment maintenance.
• Skills on delivery of expanded functions, skills on record keeping, computer skills, skills on efficient patient flow.
•  Ability to communicate with children, parents, co-workers, in general. 
• Ability to learn insurance procedures
• Ability to work well with others. 
• Ability to avoid and resolve conflict in a professional manner. Incumbent covers clinic in the Pinellas County area.
• Ability to drive to satellite clinics.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• Expanded functions certificate or at least 1 year of dental clinical experience.

Preferred –

• At least one year of experience as an EFDA

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish highly desired.
• Competent computer skills
• Experience with behavior management or assisting dentist in the use of nitrous oxide

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:

This position is available in the Dental Program of Clinical Health Services at the Mid County Dental Clinic in Pinellas County, FL and will work under the direct supervision of a Senior Dentist. This position requires local travel and some possible weekend and evening hours. 

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, 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. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. 

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.

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.