Ops Dental Hygienist

Working Title:

OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST -

The Dental Hygienist is responsible for helping the Department of Health Sarasota County (DOH‑Sarasota) achieve its vision “To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts” and its mission “Healthiest State in the Nation”. The Dental Hygienist in this position will act in the School‑Based Dental Sealant Program and other agency dental initiatives.

· Incumbent will need to review all documents for completed consent forms to provide services to each participant, confirming patient or parent/guardian signature.

· Provide preventive dental hygiene services using portable dental equipment, primarily within a school setting, but not limited to that setting and may include clinical and other community centers.

· Provide preventive dental hygiene services for school‑age and other clients with reasonable proficiency, such as dental sealants, dental prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, and provide age‑appropriate oral hygiene instruction and nutritional guidance.

· Effectively interact daily with pediatric and adult clients, addressing questions, fears, and behavioral issues.

· Lift and carry 50 lbs. with ergonomic awareness, using standard safety measures. Assemble, disassemble, and transport portable dental equipment to and from school settings with time and proficiency, based on distance in county designated vehicle.

· Drive county vehicles responsibly, obeying Florida traffic and departmental regulations.

· Represent the Florida Department of Health Sarasota County in a positive, professional and informative manner, using an interpreter when necessary.

· Participate in community and school programs, including health fairs, outreach projects and field projects, and represent FDOH‑Sarasota, as well as effectively interacting with the school nurse, school staff, principal, parents and students.

· Complete mandated forms and/or accurately enter computerized data; submit forms to be billed on schedule as per fiscal department. Coordinate services and orders/manage supplies while maintaining an accurate, real‑time assessment of program budget.

· File accurate, mandated reports for community partners, the state, and the county, by established due dates.
· Research possible grants and assist with writing grants and manage expected grant deliverables.

· This position provides and/or oversees dental hygiene services to eligible clients of DOH‑Sarasota County (WIC, IMMS, HS) as requested and needed.

• Ability to operate a computer
• Ability to work and follow directions
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to keep well organized and accurate records
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to interview participants in order to obtain a medical or social history
• Ability to complete any training module and annual update
• Ability to perform dental procedures within the Dental Hygienist scope of practice
• Knowledge of community resources and skill in referring participants to appropriate resources
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

• Active Florida Dental Hygiene license in accordance with Florida Statute Chapter 466

• Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Bilingual (preferred
  - Spanish, Haitian Creole, Russian or Ukrainian)
• Experience working with a clientele from a diverse cultural background

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.

William L. Little Health & Human Services Center,…