Ops Dental Hygienist

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Requisition No: 867489

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST -

Position Number:

Salary:
Hourly Rate - $34.00 - $35.00

Posting Closing Date: 01/05/2026

This is a floating Dental Hygienist position based out of Haines City. This position will require travel throughout Polk County.

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Polk County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Polk County in its mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of I Innovation, C Collaboration, A Accountability, R Responsiveness and E Excellence in all aspects of their work.

• The employee in this position provides dental hygiene services to eligible clients at the Polk County Health Department dental clinics. In addition, the dental hygienist is responsible for conducting preventive/educational dental health programs at various locations in the community. Employee reports directly to the Dental Director. However, work is performed under the supervision of the Clinic Dentist. Incumbent is expected to communicate (by phone or in person) in a courteous and professional manner at all times.
  
  Incumbent may be required to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency operations functions required of the incumbent include but are not limited to special needs shelters, Red Cross shelters, or other emergency functions.
• Performs dental prophylaxis; scaling and root planning procedures; exposes dental radiographs, instructs patients in preventive dental techniques, including proper tooth brushing and flossing techniques; and applies dental sealants.
• Plans, develops and conducts dental health education or prevention programs, including infection control and OSHA topics. Presents in-service training programs on Dental Health care practice for clinic and school. Develops and evaluates educational materials and resources.
• Completes and maintains dental records of patients in accordance with County Health Department dental policies and state guidelines established for the dental program. Develops and maintains an effective and systematic patient recall system for all eligible patients. Is responsible for the implementation and utilization of this recall system.
• Attends staff meetings and performs related work as required.
• Complies with all Department of Health and Dental security and confidentiality rules and requirements.
• This position serves a large population of Spanish /Creole speaking clients and employee may be required to perform interpreter duties, if bilingual.
• Employee in this position maybe required to travel to all PCHD dental clinics to perform the above duties.
• Other duties assigned by supervisor.

• Knowledge of methods and techniques of dental hygiene.
• Knowledge of agency policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
• Skills in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skills in problem solving.
• Skills in computer software application.
• Skills in coordination.
• Ability to perform clinical hygiene procedures.
• Ability to prepare and maintain dental records.
• Ability to provide chair-side assistance, including prepare, clean, and maintain dental equipment and instruments.
• Ability to provide counsel and instruction to patient and family on dental care and treatments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to speak effectively…