Part-Time Public Health Dentist — Impactful Community Care

Florida; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County is seeking an OPS DENTIST for a part-time, 20-hour-per-week position. The role will support the Okaloosa Dental Program by overseeing treatment standards, quality, and staff guidance.

Responsibilities include dental exams, diagnosis, treatment planning, radiograph interpretation, extractions, restorations, fluoride applications, and detailed record-keeping. Florida licensure and a valid driver's license are required; posting closes 12/31/2026.

Qualifications

• Dentist must hold Florida licensure.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Performs dental exams, diagnosis, treatment planning and evaluations.
• Performs extractions and oral surgical procedures.
• Provides restorative work, fluoride applications, scaling and prophylaxis.
• Maintains dental records and billing in compliance with Medicaid and OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Dentistry

Problem-solving

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Dental licensure (FL)

Job description

The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County is seeking an OPS DENTIST for a part-time, 20-hour-per-week position. The role will support the Okaloosa Dental Program by overseeing treatment standards, quality, and staff guidance.

Responsibilities include dental exams, diagnosis, treatment planning, radiograph interpretation, extractions, restorations, fluoride applications, and detailed record-keeping. Florida licensure and a valid driver's license are required; posting closes 12/31/2026.