Ops Dental Hygienist

Requisition No:867706

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST -

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Working in the Florida Department of Health in Bay County (DOH Bay) Dental Bus Program to provide preventative dental services to children including oral health assessments, oral hygiene instructions, sealants, and fluoride treatments.

Provide preventative dental services; prepare and teach dental presentations in schools; provide oral assessments, oral hygiene instructions, sealants, and fluoride treatments; provide a summary of services for FLOSS survey; case manage children with urgent needs and increase referrals to dental homes for children in need of services; assist with preparing orders and inventory control for the Dental Bus Program; maintain records, enter clinical and billing services into Eaglesoft and HMS;

travel to schools and other locations on a regular basis; and work in a fixed dental clinic as needed.

Miscellaneous functions: attend and participate in staff development, such as team/staff meetings and in-service training/continuing education; participate in disaster-related duties as directed; maintain timely submission of Employee Activity Report and timesheets; provide backup support to other dental staff as needed; and perform other duties assigned.

• Knowledge of dental hygiene principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of dental terminology.
• Skill in operating dental instruments and equipment.
• Ability to use a personal computer and standard software applications.
• Ability to use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Ability to educate patients on dental care techniques.
• Ability to operate general office equipment.
• Ability to follow established office procedures and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact professionally with parents, students, community members, school administrators, school health staff, and teachers.
• Ability to travel, work a flexible schedule, and work independently and efficiently to meet program goals and objectives.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Must be willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• Must have a Registered Dental Hygienist license in accordance with F.S. 466.
• Must have a Dental Radiography certificate.
• Must have experience applying preventative sealants.
• Must have experience working with children.

• Experience working in a school-based sealant program.
• Experience working with the FLOSS program.

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.

The Dental Bus Program will operate in multiple locations throughout Panama City and surrounding areas.

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)

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 check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration.

Note:

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

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