OPS DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64918026

State of Florida; Bunnell (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(a) FICA Alternative Plan

State group insurance participation

Workers’ Compensation

Reemployment Assistance

Job summary

The State of Florida is seeking an OPS Dental Assistant in Bunnell. This role involves chair-side assistance during dental procedures and close interaction with patients and dental staff. Candidates must have a high school diploma, dental assistant certifications, and the ability to perform a variety of dental procedures. Benefits include participation in state group insurance and a 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan. A commitment to effective communication in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Skilled in placing sealants, assisting the dentist, and working independently.
• Ability to prepare, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform chair-side assistance to the dentist.
• Provide assistance with preventive, therapeutic, and surgical clinical procedures.

Skills

Assisting the dentist

Placing sealants

Working independently

Preparing and sterilizing dental instruments

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certificate

Florida Dental Radiography Certificate

Certification in Basic Life Support

Job description

Requisition No: 875272

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS DENTAL ASSISTANT – 64918026

Responsibilities

This position is assigned to the Operations and Management Consultant II to perform chair-side assistance to the dentist. The assistant interacts closely with patients, the dentist, and other dental staff. Responsibilities include providing assistance with preventive, therapeutic, and surgical clinical procedures such as dental prophylaxis, sealants, restorations, and extractions.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skilled in placing sealants, assisting the dentist, and working independently.
• Ability to prepare, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certificate.
• Florida Dental Radiography Certificate.
• Certification in Basic Life Support.
• Willingness to accept the offered salary.

Preferred:

• Graduate from a formal accredited dental assisting school.
• Six months of dental assisting experience.
• Experience with pediatric patients, instrument sterilization, assisting with procedures, exposing dental x‑rays, and instructing patients on oral hygiene.

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)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory)

Legal and Compliance

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively in English.

Applicants with disabilities must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center for reasonable accommodation.

Applicants are subject to background checks, drug screening, and E-Verify.