Ops Dental Hygienist - 64964520

OPS Dental Hygienist -

This position serves as an OPS Dental Hygienist on Volusia County's Dental Outreach Program operating in Volusia County. This position offers a fun and exciting work environment that is also very rewarding. 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 School Based Sealant Program providing preventative dental services for students inside elementary schools. 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 Dept.

of Health dental clinics located in Daytona Beach and Orange City. This position requires travel between multiple work sites.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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

Qualifications:

• Minimum
  - Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions
• Must have current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Must have experience providing dental assessments
• Must be currently licensed to practice dental hygiene
• Preferred
  - Experience working with children
• Computer knowledge (Outlook, HMS)
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

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) Deferred Compensation (voluntary) Employee Assistance Program (voluntary) And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit

Location:

Daytona Beach, FL, US, 32117 Bunnell, FL, US, 32110 St. Augustine, FL, US, 32080 Titusville, FL, US, 32780 Winter Park, FL, US, 32792