OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64954126

Requisition No: 802348 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64954126

Position Number: 64954126 

Salary:  $65,000.00 - $72,800.00 

Posting Closing Date: 10/09/2023 

Job Posting category: Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent, an employee of the Florida Department of Health in Putnam County, works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, County, and community efforts.  The incumbent Is expected to promote Innovation by searching for creative solutions and managing resources wisely. They are expected to collaborate through teamwork to achieve common goals and solve problems. The incumbent is expected to be accountable and perform with integrity and respect. They are expected to be responsive by serving our customers and engaging our partners.  Finally, the incumbent is expected perform with excellence by promoting quality outcomes through learning and continuous performance.

This position is a Dental Hygienist for the DOH-Putnam Dental Program. 

The incumbent in this position must be able to work independently and have the skills and initiative needed to seek and develop opportunities to provide services through the School Based Dental Program (SBDP). The general duty of this position is to support all activities approved by Florida Department of Health and the State School Based Dental Program including, coordination of the SBDP and provision of dental hygiene services including screening, cleaning, fluoride treatments, and sealants. The position will provide services and education to students and families in Title I schools, Title I After Care Programs, and other health department or community settings.

The State School Based Dental Program Goal is to promote dental health, prevent dental caries, and link children and their families to a dental home. 

• Provide prophylactic dental hygiene services for pre-school and school age children including screening, cleaning, fluoride treatments, sealants, and provide oral hygiene and dietary instruction to children and their parents/guardians.
• Schedule and provide dental hygiene presentations and education with Title I School students and or parent/guardians.
• Distribute and collect consent forms.
• Screen and provide preventative services to at least 4 children per hour, as school schedules permit, with at minimum, an 80% sealant retention rate for one year.
• Effectively interact daily with pre-school and school-age children, addressing questions, fears, and behavioral issues.
• Review all documents for positive consent to provide services for each child participant, confirming parent/guardian signature.
• Build a daily schedule at least one week in advance of event day. Email schedule to teachers, school administrators, school health personnel, and the SBDP supervisor.
• Accurately document services provided to children in HMS and SEALS (Sealant Efficiency Assessment for Locals and States) software.
• Retrieve client information from FLMMIS and FLSHOTS.
• Record findings on SBDP documents to be provided to parents/guardians.
• Order and maintain dental supplies and equipment as recommended by the State SBDP.
• Complete mandated forms with 100% accuracy.
• Represent the Florida Department of Health-Putnam County in a positive and informative manner, using an interpreter when necessary.
• Effectively interact with school personnel, including school administrators, teachers, custodial staff, and school health personnel.
• Ensure reports are submitted in a timely manner as determined by the State SBDP.
• As requested, represent FDOH-Putnam at school functions; interact effectively with parents/guardians, students, community members, school administrators, school health staff, and teachers.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of dental terminology

• Knowledge of dental hygiene principles, practices & procedures.
• Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation & grammar usage
• Knowledge of standard business formats & styles for letters & business forms
• Skill in operating a personal computer.
• Skill in using dental instrument and equipment.
• Skill in performing prophylaxis.
• Ability to instruct patient in preventive dental techniques.
• Ability to operate general office equipment
• Ability to follow office procedures & practices
• Ability to organize & maintain filing systems
• Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous & effective manner
• Ability to plan, organize & coordinate work assignments & communicate effectively verbally & in writing
• Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationship with others
• Ability to understand, interpret & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures
• Ability to prioritize individual workload
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 60 lbs. with ergonomic awareness, using standard safety measures.
• Ability to Assemble, disassembles, and transport portable dental equipment to and from school settings with time proficiency, based on distance, in county designated vehicle.
• Ability to frequently use telephone, computer, copier, and small hand tools, i.e., stapler, scissors, etc.
• Ability to work with occasional loud noises
• Ability to locate information that is listed alphabetically & numerically
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to review data for accuracy & completeness
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision

Qualifications:

Minimum - Licensure as a Dental Hygienist in accordance with Florida Statue 466.

Preferred -Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

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 in Putnam County

2801 Kennedy St 

Palatka Fl 32177

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.