Ops Dental Hygienist

Overview

Requisition No: 868834

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST -

Pay Plan:
Temp

Position Number:

Salary: $37.91 PER HOUR

Posting Closing Date: 01/29/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

DENTAL HYGIENIST -

DENTAL

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

This position requires you to work on site at facilities located throughout Broward County.

This is a part-time, in-office position. You must be willing to physically come in to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Applications to be completed in People First. Experience, education, and/or training used to meet minimum qualifications must be verifiable through the application. Gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days must be explained in the online application.

This position will provide direct patient care services in the dental program for FDOH-Broward under the supervision of a dentist. This is a part-time position working 20-24 hours per week.

• Under the supervision of the Dental Administrator and the dentist, remove calculus deposits, accretions and stains from exposed surfaces of teeth and from the gingival sulcus; perform gingival curettage and root planing; pre-assess and chart suspected findings in the oral cavity; place, expose, process and mount dental and radiograph films; apply sealants and topical fluoride; polish crowns and amalgam restorations; record procedures in the patient record;
  
  instruct patients in oral hygiene care; perform remediable tasks as delegated in the Dental Practice Act; ensure compliance with relevant Federal, State and professional standards.
• Prepare trays with proper instruments; clean and sterilize instruments; maintain equipment and operators in a clean, orderly state; coordinate and perform basic equipment maintenance.
• Participate in internal committees and required CHD meetings; promote a teamwork environment with emphasis on patient care; complete Employee Activity Reports daily for weekly submission; manage emails daily.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal hours or days in the event of an emergency (including possible duties in special needs or Red Cross shelters or disaster responses).
• Part-time, in-office position; able to come in to perform duties.
• Licensed as a dental hygienist in accordance with Chapter 466, Florida Statutes.
• One (1) or more years of experience working with pediatric dental patients.
• A valid driver’s license, access to an automobile, and willingness to drive to multiple sites as required.

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

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.

BROWARD COUNTY

Working for the State of Florida as an OPS employee includes the following benefits (subject to eligibility and plan terms):

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit the benefits site (no links in this version).

Your responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and…