Dental Hygienist

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requisition no:885297

agency: children and families

working title: dental hygienist -

position number:

salary: $34,760.00 - $58,095.61 annually

the florida department of children and families (dcf) isthe state of florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

within dcf, the substance abuse and mental health (samh) program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The office of samh is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders .

florida state hospital (fsh) is a mental health treatment facility owned and operated by the state of florida and is part of the department of children and families. The department’s mission is to “work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.”

this is a highly responsible and professional position serving as dental hygienist within dental services. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

the employee in this position spends a minimum of 85% of his/her time performing duties outlined in the official position description, which involve contact with patients within the hospital. This position will serve civil and forensic patients and patients in the developmental disabilities defendant program. Duties are as follows:

• perform oral evaluations, prophylaxis and other treatments within licensure scope of practice. Prepares operatory for patients.
• have instruments ready.
• perform routine laboratory work as needed, such as oral impressions, etc.
• take x-rays as needed.
• pulls dental record cards for patients who have appointments for that day.
• prepares dental operatory for receiving patients and procedure needing to be done.
• ensure your orders for dental supplies is turned in to be ordered.
• cleans andmaintainsequipment.
• maintainsrecordsindicatingnumber of patients seen and type of treatment.
• communicate with the dental assistants as needed for supplies, patient care assistance, etc.
• communicate with the dentist regarding needs, follow up, etc.
• performs other assigned related duties.

• knowledge of and ability to utilize equipment required for the position, including but not limited to cavitron, autoclave, suction aspirator, water & air spray equipment, water distiller, x-ray processor, and personal computer.

• registered as a dental hygienist with florida…