DENTIST - 64000822

Requisition No: 824294 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: DENTIST - 64000822

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64000822 

Salary:  $140,000-$150,000 

Posting Closing Date: 07/31/2024 

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Provides oversight for selecting the course of treatment for a patient, the procedures or materials to be used as part of such course of treatment, and the manner in which such course of treatment is carried out by the dentists and dental hygienists.  
• Actively participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Communicates positively, clearly and concisely with supervisors, team members, and external representatives in all interactions.
• Manages difficult clients positively and appropriately.  
• Ensures writing, including electronic communications, is professional, error-free, clear, and concise. 
• Communicates information to influence behavior and improve the health of clients.  
• Consistently works to ensure patient satisfaction and maintain positive relationships with other dentists, physicians, and staff to help support the delivery of quality patient care.  
•  Collaborates with community partners to improve health by connecting clients to additional resources.
•  Works independently and makes decisions based on analysis of data and knowledge of dental practice. 
•  Maintains skills and completes on-going training to maintain an active license in accordance with the Dental Practice Act.
• Provides dental services consisting of examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, and care.
• Develops treatment plans and maintains treatment records in accordance with the dental practice act. 
• Performs diagnostic, preventive, restorative, emergency and surgical procedures within the scope of the dental practice act.  
• Attends and completes 100% of FDOH-Nassau mandatory training by the specified deadlines.
• Maintains 100% of the time current licensure, certification and CEUs as required per the State Department of Health, the State Board of Dentistry, and specialty Boards.  
• Participates in professional development opportunities.
• Participates in staff orientation and ongoing mentorship.
• Disseminates updated clinical/dental information systematically on a regular basis to staff.

Insert the entry-level knowledge, skills, and abilities that are essential to be successful in the position.

• Ability to identify the nature of problems.
• Ability to communicate to others effectively to convey information.
• Knowledge of scientific methods to solve problems.
• Ability to weight the relative costs and benefits of a potential action.
• Knowledge to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Ability to use logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.
• Ability to listen to what other people are saying and asking questions appropriately.
• Skill on the use of dental equipment or systems.
• Ability to motivate, develop and direct people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and perform dental care.
• Knowledge of computer software, including applications.
• Ability to adjust actions in relation to others’ actions.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• Licensed Dentist in the State of Florida
• one year experience providing dental care in a dental practice setting.

Preferred –

• Licensed Dentist with the State of Florida;
• Current DEA license
• more than one year experience providing dental care in a dental practice setting to include children
• current Medicaid Provider in state of Florida.

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:

Yulee and Hillard Dental Clinics

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.

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.