Dental Assistant

Overview

Requisition No:868570

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

DENTAL ASSISTANT -

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $35,360.00 to $36,782.50

Posting Closing Date: 01/31/2026

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Job posting category (Open Competitive)

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).

The assistant may be required to travel between Dental offices (Orange City and Daytona Beach).

Degree/License/Certification:
Must have a High School Diploma or its equivalent. Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, Radiology Certificate, Certification in Basic Life Support.

Skilled in placing dental sealants, assisting dentist and skilled in working independently.

Minimum

• Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions
• Must have an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certificate
• Must have a Florida Dental Radiography Certificate
• Must have a certification in Basic Life Support
• Must be able to work as a team with others

Preferred

• Requires an understanding of the dental operations, understand compliance and quality requirements related to the provision of dental care services and demonstrated success working with the dentist.
• Knowledge:
  Experience with pediatric patients, sterilizing instruments, assists dentist with dental procedures, exposes dental x-rays, instructing patients in oral hygiene instructions.

Florida Department of Health 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
:

• Innovation:
  We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
• Collaboration:
  We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
• Accountability:
  We perform with integrity & respect.
• Responsiveness:
  We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
• Excellence:
  We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach, FL 32117

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

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• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• And more

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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.

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…