OPS DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64913005

Requisition No: 823952 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64913005

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64913005 

Salary:  $17.63 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 04/30/2024 

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Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Incumbent is based in the Seals on Wheels Mobile Dental Unit and the Penalver Dental Clinic under the direct supervision of the lead Dentist of the site. This is a professional expanded duties Dental Assisting position. The primary functions are to assist the Dentists and provide patient care.  Specific duties include: prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, set up instrument trays and operatory rooms, prepare materials and assist dentist during dental procedures.  Exposes dental diagnostic digital x-rays.  Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by the dentist.  Applies protective coating of fluoride varnish to teeth.  Places dental sealants.  Performs Dental prophylaxis.  Records treatment information in patient records.  Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.  Inputs data into computer systems.  Have patients or legal guardians sign necessary consent forms.

Provides dental treatment services for all eligible patients in accordance with all Federal State laws and within the guidelines established by the State Health office and the Dental Administrative Offices.  Provides for the proper daily operation of the dental clinic. This includes: monitors and maintains inventory dental supplies in operatories, orders supplies, coordinates outreach activities with volunteers, staff, and the community. Maintains dental equipment.  Keeps track of expiration dates of supplies, and medications.

Performs other duties as assigned. These duties may include front desk reception/greeting, appointments, registration, financial and Medicaid eligibility, cashiering duties, billing, filing, registering clients in HMS and in EHR, scanning documents, operating office machines such as: computer, credit card machine and calculator. Participates in workgroups and meetings and attends/completes required trainings. Reviews/responds to email daily and completes on time all administrative requirements such as EAR’s, timesheets, ServFL response, reports, etc. Participates in disaster-related duties as directed.

Cleans instrument and supply cabinets and carts and maintains sterile supplies.

Participates in health fairs annually.

Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of digital x-ray system and application via computer.
• Knowledge of placement of dental sealants.
• Ability to work with children.
• Ability to communicate effectively and keep a healthy working environment with co-workers and clients.
• Knowledge of dental software systems.
• Knowledge of proper sterilization techniques.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of front desk duties.
• Knowledge of Dental Software.

Work Location/Headquarters

Dr. Rafael Penalver Dental Clinic

971 NW 2nd Street

Miami, FL 33128

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.

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.

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.