OPS DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64918026

State of Florida; Bunnell (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Health is seeking an OPS Dental Assistant to support the dentist with chair-side care and to help ensure a smooth patient experience in the clinic. You will interact with patients, document procedures, and maintain infection control and infection prevention standards.

The role requires an Expanded Functions Dental Assisting Certificate, a Florida Dental Radiography Certificate, Basic Life Support certification, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Must have Expanded Functions Dental Assisting Certificate.
• Must have Florida Dental Radiography Certificate.
• Must have Basic Life Support Certificate.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Must have experience placing dental sealants.
• Must be willing to come in to the office to perform duties and responsibilities.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform chair-side assistance to the dentist.
• Assist with preventive, therapeutic and surgical clinical procedures (e.g., prophylaxis, sealants, restorations, extractions).
• Prepare, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment.

Skills

Chairside procedures

Placing sealants

Sterilize instruments

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Expanded Functions Dental Assisting Certificate

Florida Dental Radiography Certificate

Basic Life Support Certificate

Tools

Outlook

HMS

Job description

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Requisition No:883390

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64918026

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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Skilled in placing dental sealants

Ability to assist the dentist with chairside dental procedures.

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

Qualifications:

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.

Preferred -

Experience working with children

Computer knowledge (Outlook, HMS)

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

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 theHealthiestState.

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:

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)

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://www.sss.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 on 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.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location:

BUNNELL, FL, US, 32110 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32117 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32259 ST AUGUSTINE, FL, US, 32084

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.