Part Time Dental Hygienist-Health

OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64858599

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64858599

DENTAL

This position requires you to work on site at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County. This is an in-office position. We request that all applications be completed with People First - no faxed or mailed applications to the agency. Experience, education, and/or training used to meet the minimum qualifications and in response to the qualifying questions must be verifiable through information contained in your application. When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications will not be considered. This position will provide direct patient care services in the dental program for FDOH-Broward under the supervision of a dentist. This is a part-time position working 20-24 hours per week. Under the supervision of the Dental Administrator and the dentist, remove calculus deposits, accretions and stains from exposed surfaces of teeth and from the tooth surfaces within the gingival sulcus, perform gingival curettage and root planning, pre-assess and chart suspected findings in the oral cavity, place expose, process and mount dental and carpal radiograph films, apply sealants and topical fluoride, polish crowns and amalgam restorations, record procedures performed in the patient record, instruct patients in oral hygiene care and perform remediable tasks as delegated in the Dental Practice Act, all in accordance with all relevant Federal, State and professional standards. and maintain equipment and operators in a clean and orderly state. Coordinates and performs basic equipment maintenance. Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Knowledge and understanding principles and importance of customer service. Skill in operating a personal computer. Ability to operate general office equipment. Ability to follow office procedures & practices. Ability to understand, interpret & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures. Ability to frequently use telephone, computer, copier and small hand tools(ex. Ability to review data for accuracy & completeness. Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. This is a part-time, in office position. Willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. The Department of Health is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship. 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. One (1) or more years of experience as a licensed dental hygienist in accordance with Chapter 466, Florida Statutes. One (1) or more years of experience working with pediatric dental patients. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

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To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.
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Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
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. 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:
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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 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). All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.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). All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.