Ops Dental Assistant

Requisition No: 867437 | Agency:
Department of Health | Position Number:  | Salary: $20.58 PER HOUR |

Working Title:

OPS DENTAL ASSISTANT | Posting Closing Date: 01/15/2026

This is an OPS (Other Personal Services) position; no paid time off is offered. Health benefits will be offered for full‑time employment. OPS employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan. The assistant will work at various sites located throughout Broward County.

The Dental Assistant provides direct and indirect assistance to the clinical dentist in chairside care and performs expanded duty dental assisting functions as provided by the Dental Practice Act of Florida. This float‑to‑practice position requires the assistant to report directly to the Lead Dentist and to the Dental Director and administrator.

• Provide instruction in proper oral hygiene skills, including tooth brushing and flossing, and in nutrition‑caries relationships. Distribute and explain patient education materials. Instruct expectant mothers of clinic patients.
• Input patient treatment data into the Health Department patient service HMS computer system and Eaglesoft.
• Participate in internal committees and attend required CHD meetings. Actively foster a positive teamwork environment, prioritizing patient care. Complete Employee Activity Reports daily and submit weekly. Check and respond to emails at least once a day.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Willingness to work before, during, or after normal hours in emergencies, including special‑needs or disaster situations.
• Valid driver’s license free of major infractions and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Expanded‑duty certificate.
• Radiology certificate.

• At least one (1) year of experience in a dental practice.
• Experience with dental billing, scheduling, and appointment control.
• Familiarity with dental clinic terminology and procedures.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision and Values:
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, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence.

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon eligibility)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

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Applications must be completed electronically via People First; all documentation for experience, education, and training must be verifiable. Employment gaps over 90 days must be explained. The position requires a security background check, drug screening, and direct deposit; SSN must be provided. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must register with Selective Services System before their 26th birthday.

All Florida Department of Health positions require effective oral and written English communication; applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation must notify the hiring authority in advance.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/affirmative action employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. The State supports a drug‑free workplace and provides a supportive environment for all employees.