Ops Dental Assistant

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Requisition No:883390

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

OPS DENTAL ASSISTANT -

This position is assigned to the Operations and Management Consultant II-SES to perform chair-side assistance to the dentist. This position requires close interaction between patients, the dentist, and other dental staff. The ability to communicate effectively and maintain professionalism and confidentiality are key components of this position. The assistant must be competent in assisting with preventive, therapeutic and surgical clinical procedures (i.e. dental prophylaxis, dental sealants, dental restorations, and dental extractions).

Degree/License/Certification:
Must have a High School Diploma or its equivalent. Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, Radiology Certificate, Certification in Basic Life Support.

Skilled in placing dental sealants

Ability to assist the dentist with chairside dental procedures.

Ability to prepare, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment.

Must be willing to accept this salary if offered the position

Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions

Must have Expanded Functions Dental Assisting Certificate

Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Must have Florida Dental Radiography Certificate

Must have expereince placing dental sealants

Must have Basic Life Support Certificate, must be able to work as a team with others.

Experience working with children

Computer knowledge (Outlook, HMS)

Graduate from a formal accredited dental assisting school, Six months dental assisting experience.

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

To be the Healthiest

State.

I nnovation:
We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration:
We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability:
We perform with integrity & respect.

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

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

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 are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more…