OPS DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64906100

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide instruction in proper oral hygiene skills, including toothbrushing and flossing to clinic patients. 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 (guidance). Perform other related duties such as inputting patient treatment data into the Health Department patient service HMS computer system and Eaglesoft. Participate on internal committees and attend required CHD meetings. Actively participate in the creation of an environment of positive teamwork with priority given to patient care responsibilities. Accurately completes Employee Activity Reports daily to be submitted on a weekly basis. Checks and responds to emails on a minimum of every day. Perform other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge / certification as a Dental Assistant Experience working as a chair side expanded duty dental assistant in a family or pediatric dental practice. Certification/knowledge as an expanded duty dental assistant. Skills in performing basic prophylactic procedures and sealant placement on children. Certification to expose dental x-rays. Knowledge of film placing instruments. Understanding of processing techniques. Knowledge of all CDC and OSHA guidelines regarding infection control and blood borne pathogens. Skills in dental equipment preventative maintenance. Skills in maintaining dental equipment in appropriately sterile conditions. Ability to work quickly, efficiently and effectively. Ability to provide superior patient experience. Ability to relate to diverse clients. Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A valid driver's license, free of major infractions and access to an automobile to be utilized for work purposes and willing to drive to multiple sites as required by program needs. Expanded duty certificate. Radiology certificate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of one (1) year experience in a dental practice. Bilingual, fluent in English/Spanish or English/Creole? The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: 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) Deferred Compensation (voluntary) Employee Assistance Program (voluntary) And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com. 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://www.sss.gov If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days. All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement 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.