Ops Dental Hygienist

This is a part-time, in-office position requiring on-site work at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County.

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.

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

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

Eligibility:
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 and access to a vehicle. Willingness to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours in emergency situations.

• Under the supervision of the Dental Administrator and a dentist, remove calculus deposits, accretions and stains from exposed surfaces of teeth and from the tooth surfaces within the gingival sulcus; perform gingival curettage and root planning; pre-assess and chart suspected findings in the oral cavity; place, expose, process and mount dental and carpal radiograph films; apply sealants and topical fluoride; polish crowns and amalgam restorations;
  
  record procedures performed; instruct patients in oral hygiene care; perform remediable tasks as delegated in the Dental Practice Act.
• Prepare trays with the proper instruments for specified procedures; clean and sterilize instruments; maintain equipment and operators in a clean and orderly state; coordinate and perform basic equipment maintenance.
• Participate in internal committees and attend required CHD meetings; actively participate in the creation of a positive teamwork environment; accurately complete Employee Activity Reports daily; check and respond to emails daily.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Willingness to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
• Will work in an office setting and be physically present on site.
• Licensed as a dental hygienist per Florida Statutes.
• One or more years' experience with pediatric dental patients.
• A valid driver's license, free of major infractions, and access to an automobile for work purposes with willingness to drive to multiple sites.

• 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:

• 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.

Broward County – Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

• 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)

Applicants must complete a background check, drug screening, and provide a Social Security Number for the E-Verify system. Misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify the applicant. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must register with the Selective Services System before their 26th birthday or obtain a Letter of Registration Exemption.

Applicants who are veterans may qualify for expedited licensing through the department’s VALOR program.

All Florida Department of Health positions require English proficiency for effective communication. Non‑compliant applicants 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 must notify the hiring authority or People First Service Center in advance.

Florida supports a drug‑free workplace; employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Florida law.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at  Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.