DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64061262

Requisition No: 878292 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64061262 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 64061262 Salary: $66,500 to $70,720 Posting Closing Date: 07/17/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Open Competitive Your Specific Responsibilities: This position is in the Dental Unit of the St. Lucie County Health Department and functions under the guidance and leadership of the Dental Director. This is work providing Dental Hygiene Services, conducting preventative and educational Dental Health Programs in clinic and/or outreach, school settings. This position will also assist other sites or the sealant program for coverage as needed. This is a full-time, in-office position. 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. Pre-assesses and charts suspected findings of the oral cavity. Takes Vital Signs. Records procedures performed in treatment record. Places, exposes, processes, and mounts dental radiographic film. Assists the dentist in rendering treatment at the chair side as required of four handed dentistry (such as preparing trays with necessary instruments and supplies and handing them to the dentist as needed). Prepares various restorative materials. Performs functions such as placing temporary medicinal fillings, removing sutures, polishing restorative and clinical crowns of teeth, placing pit and fissure sealant, etc. under the supervision of the dentist. Responsible for keeping sufficient supplies of material and instruments. Sterilizes instruments and cleans dental equipment according to infection control, OSHA and Departmental guidelines. Instruct patients in oral hygiene care and supervise patient oral hygiene care. Comply with all Department of Health and Dental security and confidentiality rules and requirements. Performs other related duties as assigned in addition to the temporary assignments to other clinic sites. Maintains required paperwork, including reviewing encounter forms for completeness; submits clinic reports on time to meet scheduled deadlines. Submits travel, invoices or receives the notifications in MFMP in accordance with FS 215.422 Prompt Payment Statue (NOTE: Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state or the judicial branch shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of dental hygiene and public health principles, practices, and techniques. Ability to work with clients and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to plan and evaluate services provided. Ability to organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to communicate effectively and be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Skill in computer software applications. Qualifications: Minimum: Licensed Dental Hygienist as required by Chapter 468 Florida Statutes Preferred: Bilingual 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: Saint Lucie, Florida/Fort Pierce, Florida The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: 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 (For more information, please click Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit 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 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. 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. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.