OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST

OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64853303

Date: Sep 3, 2026

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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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