Ops Dental Assistant

Overview

Position: OPS DENTAL ASSISTANT
- This is an OPS (Other Personal Services) in-office position. The employee works at various sites located throughout Broward County and may float to different practices. OPS positions do not offer paid time off; health benefits are offered for full-time employment. OPS employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan.

Application process:

Please complete the application in People First. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Gaps in employment or education greater than 90 days must be explained in the online application.

The Dental Assistant provides direct and indirect chairside assistance to the clinical dentist in the care of patients and performs expanded duty dental assisting functions as provided by the Dental Practice Act of Florida. General and daily supervision is provided by the Lead Dentist in charge of the clinic, and indirectly by the Dental Director and administrative staff. The Dental Assistant may also perform clerical duties at the front desk.

This is a floater position and requires the ability to float to different practices. The following duties are noted, and other duties may be assigned:

• Provide instruction in proper oral hygiene skills, including tooth brushing and flossing; instruct patients in proper diet habits and explain the relationship of nutrition to dental caries. Distribute and explain patient education materials. Instruct expectant mothers of clinic patients.
• Input patient treatment data into the Health Department patient service HMS computer system and Eaglesoft.
• Participate in internal committees, attend required CHD meetings, foster a positive teamwork environment with emphasis on patient care. Complete Employee Activity Reports daily for weekly submission. Check and respond to emails daily.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal hours in the event of an emergency, including in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or other emergency duties.
• In-office position; willingness to physically report to the office to perform duties.
• Valid driver’s license and access to an automobile to be used for work; willingness to drive to multiple sites as required.
• Expanded duty certificate.

• At least one (1) year of experience in a dental practice.
• Experience with dental billing, scheduling, and appointment control.
• Experience with dental clinic terminology and dental procedures.

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

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon eligibility)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)

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 participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. You will be required to provide your SSN for background checks. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

General compliance statements include: SSN for background check, E-Verify verification, and eligibility standards.

Other employment disclosures:
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Reasonable accommodation requests should be directed to the agency hiring authority or People First Service Center.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable-suspicion drug testing in accordance with applicable laws.

Location:

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33315

Nearest Major Market:
Fort Lauderdale
;
Nearest Secondary Market:
Miami

For assistance, contact People First Service Center at , Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.