Ops Health Support Technician

OPS HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN -

Requisition No: 866214

Agency:
Department of Health

This position serves as an OPS Health Support Technician on the School-Based Sealant Program. This position does not require any dental certifications or training. This position is under the general supervision of the Public Health Services Manager- B SES in the dental outreach program and provides professional support and technical assistance to staff, community agencies and the general public.

This position will be assigned to the School Based Sealant Program assisting the dental hygienists while they provide oral health education and preventive dental services for students in Volusia County schools, daycares, and summer programs. This position requires travel between these work sites. This position will provide education to community agencies and the public through community events and health fairs in accordance with the mission and vision of the dental program and the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County.

• Ability to coordinate schedules
• Ability to lift 30lbs or more
• Ability to provide instruction/education to patients in preventative dental health techniques

• Must have experience working with children
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Must have time management skills and the ability to work independently
• Preferred:
  Computer knowledge (Outlook, HMS)
• Communicate effectively with people of different cultural and educational backgrounds
• Certified Dental Assistant (preferred, not required)

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 ccounability:
  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.

1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach 32117

• 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)

The State of Florida is required to conduct 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.

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

Applicants who do not meet the requirement to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English 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…