Ops Dental Hygienist

Position Overview

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

It 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.

Assigned to the School Based Sealant Program to provide preventative dental services for elementary school students.

Provides education through community events and health fairs in partnership with the Florida Department of Health.

Might require working with the Dept. of Health dental clinics in Daytona Beach and Orange City.

Requires travel between multiple work sites.

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

• Willing to physically come in the office to perform duties & responsibilities
• Current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
• Valid Driver's License
• Experience providing dental assessments
• Currently licensed to practice dental hygiene
• Preferred:
  Experience working with children
• Computer knowledge (Outlook, HMS)
• Effective communication 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:

• I Innovation:
  We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
• C
  
  Collaboration:
  
  We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
• A Accountability:
  We perform with integrity & respect.
• R Responsiveness:
  We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
• E Excellence:
  We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach 32117

• 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)

Responses to qualifying questions 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. Misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. 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 registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

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.

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) in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.