DENTAL ASSISTANT

Requisition No: 878782


Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64002240

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64002240


Salary: $34,759.92 ANNUALLY / $1,336.92 BIWEEKLY


Posting Closing Date: 07/19/2026


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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position works within the Dental Program at the Okaloosa County Health Department (OCHD). Work is performed in a clinical setting and entails providing direct care and assisting the public health dentist in the care of patients. This position works under the clinical supervision of the Dentist(s) and Dental Program Manager. This position provides services in a culturally competent and appropriate manner and promotes oral health and preventive health behaviors to reduce oral health disparities, unexplained different levels of health, among children. Promotes and encourages opportunities to make choices that allow children and their care givers to live a long, healthy life regardless of income, education, ethnic background or abilities.


Assists the dentist during the examination and treatment of patients. Prepares patient, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials for procedures. Assists in the polishing of teeth, applies sealants and fluoride treatment to the teeth when necessary. Assists dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies. Places and removes rubber dams and matrices. Takes and records patient health histories and vital signs. Provides postoperative instruction as prescribed by the dentist.

Sterilizes and disinfects instruments. Cleans and disinfects the dental operatories and workroom as necessary. Performs routine user maintenance on instruments and equipment.

Completes inventory using the electronic inventory management system in Excel Submits purchase orders for dental and office supplies to the dental clinic supervisor. Provides inventory reports as required by clinic procedure.

Schedules appointments for patients in the Eaglesoft database. Accurately inputs demographic, financial and third-party insurance information into the HMS and Eaglesoft databases. Inputs referral information into third party insurance web portals. Records treatment and billing information in the electronic oral health record, Eaglesoft. Maintains unmet need log. Prepares charts, graphs, reports by due date.

Provides oral hygiene and plaque control dental education through discussion with patients and parents. Distributes educational material.

Places and exposes dental radiographs (x-rays).

Participates in scheduled clinic team meetings, performance management, quality improvement, record audits, general staff meetings and in-service training.

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

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to place and expose radiographs
• Ability to work 8-9.5 hours in a clinic setting providing direct patient care
• Skilled in operating a variety of dental, computer and office equipment
• Ability to collect data and perform data entry
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Skill in effective communication in written, oral or electronic formats

Qualifications:

• Must maintain a valid U.S. Drivers' License

• Successful completion of Expanded Duty course or similar program in accordance with 64B5-16.002, Florida Administrative Code

• Certification as a Dental Radiographer pursuant to rule 64B5-9.011, Florida Administrative Code

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:

Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County - 810 E James Lee Boulevard, Crestview, FL 32539

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

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• 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 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.


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