Ops Health Support Technician

Position: OPS HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - 64964525
Requisition No: 868752

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

OPS HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
- Pay Plan:
Temp

Position Number:

Salary: $15.75 to $16.00

Posting Closing Date: 02/06/2026

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Job posting category (Open Competitive)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

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 preventitive 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.

This position does not reqire you to be a Certified Dental Assistant.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to coordinate schedules

Ability to lift 30lbs or more

Ability to provide instruction/education to patients in preventative dental health techniques

Qualifications:

Minimum
- Must have experience working with children

Must have a valid Driver's License

Must have time management skills and the ability to work independently

Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions

Preferred
- Computer knowledge (Outlook, HMS)

Bi-lingual Spanish/English

Communicate effectively with people of different cultural and educational backgrounds

Certified Dental Assistant (preferred, not required)

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 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 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:

1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach 32117

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)

* Deferred Compensation (voluntary)

* Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)

* 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.

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