DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64005825 1

Requisition No: 840306 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64005825 1

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64005825 

Salary:  $34,716.76 - $35,124.18 (Includes CAD of $956.80) 

Posting Closing Date: 11/30/2024 

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Open Competitive Opportunity 

Specific Responsibilities:

This is a Dental Assistant position based out of the Florida Department of Health - Dental Administration Office.  Works primarily with the Mobile Dental Sealant Program. Work is performed under the supervision of the Dental Hygienist – SES. This position requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skill in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions.

This position is designated as a sensitive position and required to maintain confidential information in accordance with Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures

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Responsible for driving the mobile dental bus to locations specified by the project coordinator, including schools, communities, special events, and health fairs. Provide safe operation of mobile dental van and other dental vehicles while complying with organization policies and procedures and Florida’s Department of Motor Vehicle regulations. Ensure safe, dependable operations of mobile unit and equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, proper cleaning of equipment, and complying with scheduled maintenance of all mechanical components. Prepares mobile dental van for next day’s services, including the disposal of gray water and the refilling of the freshwater tank.

Provides support to the dentist and all other staff as needed, including, but not limited to, escorting children to and from classrooms (must be able to walk up and down stairs), inventory control, prepares the mobile bus at the end of each treatment session for the next day, and assists in transferring dental charts to and from Dental Administration.

Prepares client records and other materials necessary for patient services as needed. Provides appropriate instructions to clients prior to dental service. Prepares new patient charts and all related forms. Reviews and is familiar with the contents of the respective statutes, administrative rules, departmental policies, protocols, and procedures relating to information security and confidentiality. Performs clerical duties as needed by answering phone calls, checking client eligibility, scheduling appointments, assisting with the referral of clients needing further treatment, checks patients in and out of the mobile bus per the Dental program requirements.

Seats and drapes patients, sets up dental instruments, and ensures all equipment is in proper working condition for each patient. Cleans and disinfects operatory before each patient is seated; sterilizes and disinfects all instruments between patients or as appropriate. 

Performs other duties as assigned.
 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to prepare, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Knowledge of the rules of the road.
• Knowledge of the procedures for operating a variety of motor vehicles.
• Skill in operating a motor vehicle.
•  Ability to perform light maintenance and service work.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to lift and load/unload dental equipment as needed.

Qualifications:

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):

• Dental Assisting Certificate per 466 F.S.

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.  Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Travel throughout Palm Beach County is required.
• Must complete FDOT Defensive Driving training course.

Working hours: (A) Daily from 7:00AM to 4:00PM (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.)

• Variation of daily hours reflects those best to accommodate school schedules.

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:

800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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, 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.

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.