Ops Dental Hygienist

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Requisition No:868753

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST -

This position serves as an OPS Dental Hyginist on Volusia County's Dental Outreach Program operating in Volusia County.

This position offers a fun, exciting, and rewarding work environment that never gets boring. You will be an instrumental part of breaking down barriers that keep some children from receiving much needed dental care.

This position works under the general supervision of the Public Health Services Manager- B SES in the dental outreach program and provides professional support and technical assistance to staff, community agencies and the general public.

This position will be assigned to the WIC (Women Infant and Children) program providing assessments, fluoride varnish, toothbrush prophy, and anticapatory guidance for infants and children up to age 4 years old.

This position will provide education to community agencies and the public through community events and health fairs in accordance with the mission and vision of the dental program and the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County.

This position may at times require working with the school Based Sealant Program in schools and the Dept. of Health dental clinics located in Daytona Beach and Orange City.

This posotion requires travel between multiple work sites.

* If you have been licensed to practice dental hygiene in any state for at least 10 years, you may be able to obtain a Limited Dental Hygiene license in Florida and practice dental hygiene for the Florida Department of Health.

• Ability to lift 30lbs or more
• Ability to complete and maintain patients medical records
• Ability to provide instruction/education to patients in preventative oral/dental health techniques

• Must have experience working with children
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Must have experience providing dental assessments
• Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions
• Preferred - Experience placing and evaluating dental sealants
• Computer knowledge (Eaglesoft, HMS)
• Communicate effectively with people of different cultural and educational backgrounds

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:

Innovation:
We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

Collaboration:

We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

Accountability:
We perform with integrity & respect.

Responsiveness:
We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

Excellence:
We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach 32117

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)

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…