Senior Dentist

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Requisition No:868256

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

SENIOR DENTIST -

This position serves as the lead Dentist in DOH-Okaloosa Dental Program. This position involves serving as the Florida Licensed Dentist for Dentists awarded the Florida Temporary Dental Certificates. Oversees treatment standards, quality and productivity of subordinates. Ensures standards of dentistry are met, maintained and achieved for services provided. Supports the Dental Program Manager by overseeing and guiding the professional work of the dental assistants and hygienists.

Provides dental services including examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, and care of conditions within the human oral cavity and its adjacent tissues and structures, including emergency, surgical, preventive and restorative dental care to Medicaid Children and clients who are members of other programs in which OCHD participates. Performs diagnostic, preventive, restorative, and minor surgical procedures within the scope of the dental practice act.

Develops treatment plans and maintains treatment records in accordance with the dental practice act. Coordinates and directs the clinical portion of dental services provided by the department. Monitors quality of care to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements. This individual assures compliance of all dental record documentation with federal and state law and with Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Bureau of Dental Program expectations.

Works independently and makes decisions based on analysis of data and knowledge of dental practice. Maintains skills and completes on-going training to maintain active license in accordance with the dental practice act.

Responsible for establishment and promotion of population-based dental preventive and educational programs and related dental public health activities. Collaborates with the Dental Clinic Manager to promote community and school-based preventive educational programs. Provides consultative and technical assistance to public and private entities regarding oral health issues.

Performs all other duties as assigned in support of the Agency’s mission and vision.

• Ability to weigh relative costs and benefits of potential action
• Possesses problem-solving and analytical skills
• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of the principles and processes of strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques and behavioral competencies.

• Licensure as a Dentist in accordance with Chapter 466, Florida Statutes.

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.

Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

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…