Ops Dental Hygienist - 64918091

Position: OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64918091
Requisition No: 880015

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST
- Pay Plan:
Temp

Position Number:

Salary: $35/Hour

Posting Closing Date: 07/30/2026

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Job posting category (Open Competitive)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position serves as an OPS Dental Hygienist on Flagler and St. Johns County's Dental Outreach program operating in Flagler and St. Johns 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 Operations and Management Consultant II in the dental outreach program and provides professional support and technical assistance to staff, community agencies and the public. This position will be assigned to the School Based Sealant Program providing preventative dental services for students inside elementary schools. This position could require travel between multiple work sites.

* If you have been licensed to practice dental hygiene in any state for at least 10 years, you may be able to obtain a Limited Dental Hygiene license in Florida and practice dental hygiene for the Florida Department of Health.

301 Dr. Carter Blvd, Bunnell, FL 32110

200 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, FL. 32084

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 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 current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Must be currently licensed to practice Dental Hygiene

Must have a valid Driver's License

Must have experience providing dental assessments

Preferred
- Experience working with children

Computer knowledge (Outlook, HMS)

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

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:

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.

Where You Will Work:

301 Dr. Carter Blvd, Bunnell, FL 32110

200 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, FL. 32084

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

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)

* Deferred Compensation (voluntary)

* Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)

* And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit

Please be advised:

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 information, please visit the SSS website: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

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