OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64911205 1

Requisition No: 802386 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64911205 1

Position Number: 64911205 

Salary:  $33.00 - $35.00 hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 10/19/2023 

This is an open competitive opportunity.

Title:  OPS Dental Hygienist

Location:  Florida Department of Health in Collier County, Naples, Florida

We are hiring for multiple positions and are open to full-time or part-time.  Insurance benefits are available for candidates working an average of 30 or more hours weekly, in accordance with Department of Management Services eligibility criteria.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional OPS Dental Hygienist position responsible for the preparation and maintenance of clinical patients’ oral hygiene and periodontal health status in conjunction with the diagnosis and treatment of those patients by a Dentist. This position operates under the general supervision of a licensed dentist and performs all duties allowed under the Florida Dental Practice Act 466.023 and 466.024 and Board of Dentistry Rules 59Q-16.006-16.0079.010. 

• Reviews medical and dental histories prior to treatment. Prepares intra oral and extra oral assessment for deviations from normal. Assesses patient’s dental care needs. Develops individualized dental hygiene treatment plans. Takes high quality digital radiographs and utilizes them in assessing completeness of dental prophylaxis as well as periodontal status, including periodontal charting. Assures proper bill procedures are followed.
• Performs functions such as placing temporary medicinal fillings, removing sutures, polishing restorations and clinical crowns of teeth, placing put and fissure sealant. Removes calculus deposits, accretions, stains from exposed surfaces of the teeth and gingival sulcus. Performs root planning and curettage as required and the application of topical fluorides as required under the supervision of the dentist.
• Assists the dentist in rendering treatment at the chairside as required for four handed dentistry such as preparing trays with necessary instruments and supplies and handling them to the dentist as needed.
• Maintains emergency medication kit. Check and maintain oxygen supplies, automatic defibrillator. Maintain and update Material Safety Data Sheet reports. Compiles reporting on fluoride varnish visits in preparation for data entry.
• Responsible for keeping sufficient supplies of material and instruments in the operatory. Sterilizes instruments and cleans dental equipment according to infection control, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Departmental guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of dental hygiene principles and practices.
• Knowledge of dental terminology.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload.
• Knowledge and experience in working with children.
• Ability to positively and effectively work with individuals.
• Knowledge of sterilization procedures and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

Dental Hygiene licensure in accordance with Florida Statute 466. 

Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. 

A valid Florida driver’s license and reliable transportation are required and willingness to use personal vehicle for business related travel.

Annual assessment for Tuberculosis.  Certain immunizations may be required. 

May be required to start workday as early as 7:30 AM or end workday as late as 6:00 PM dependent upon scheduling. May be required to work additional hours/flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department and for an emergency.

EMERGENCY DUTY: Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat thereof, man-made or natural. Emergency duties may also include in-state and/or out-of-state deployment.

Preferred:

Bilingual English/Spanish.

Certification in Dental Radiography.

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:

Naples, 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.