OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST

Requisition No: 883004


Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64853303

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64853303


Salary: $30.00 - $40.00


Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2026


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Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is an intermediate level position performing a narrow range of assignments under general
supervision. The primary responsibilities of this position are to ensure the delivery of quality
dental services to clients of the Leon County Health Department's pediatric dental clinic. This
includes but is not limited to actual treatment performed on patients, assurance of
confidentiality, monitoring sterilization procedures, development of community dental programs to
assist in screening high risk individuals and periodic training programs as needed.

This position will primarily work in Leon County Schools as part of SMILE United program. When not
assigned to school-based duties, responsibilities will be performed at the Molar Express with the
Florida Department of Health in Leon County dental clinic.
• Participates in the School Based Sealant Program, Early Head Start, Head Start, Early Learning
Coalition programs, and any other community programs. Responsible for setting up portable dental
equipment; can lift up to 50 pounds. Responsible for all dental-related compliance tasks, including
waterline testing, routine spore testing, and maintaining all biohazard logs.
• Removes calculus deposits, accretions and stains from exposed surfaces of the teeth and
from the tooth surfaces within the gingival sulcus. Performs gingival curettage and root planning
as needed. Polishes clinical crowns. Instruct patients in oral hygiene care and supervise patient
oral hygiene care, charts suspected findings of the oral cavity and records procedures performed in
electronic dental record, medical history and next visit.
• Apply dental sealants and topical fluorides.
• Places and exposes digital radiographs.
• Performs remediable tasks as delegated in the Dental Practice Act.
• Enters procedures and billing into Health Management System within 5 calendar days of service.
Enter patient information into HMS and Eaglesoft as needed. Follows up with dental patient
referrals.
• Sterilization, disinfecting, cleaning and maintenance of instruments, equipment and operatories
as appropriate according to state, federal and ADA guidelines.
• Maintaining inventory of consumable supplies and ordering within an adequate timeframe to ensure
that no materials are ever totally depleted.
• Participate in in-service and staff development programs related to job performance. Attend
staff meetings and other related in-services to keep current pertinent rules, regulations and
procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required by the supervisor.

Required Knowledge. Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of principles and practices is used to perform dental procedures.

Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.

Ability to communicate effectively and to maintain effective working relationships.

Qualifications :

Licensure as a Dental Hygienist in accordance with Chapter 466, Florida Statutes.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:
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:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:
The Dr. Edward F. Zapert Dental Clinic - The Molar Express
912 Railroad Avenue
Tallahassee, FL 32310

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below
are available:

• 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)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary) And more!

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Please be advised:

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:

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 1-9 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.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act,
must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io).
Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide
the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable
suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million
service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving
members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply
for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR
program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial
licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional
license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the
transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our
appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

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