OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64964423

State of Florida•DAYTONA BEACH, FL

4d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The OPS Dental Hygienist works in Volusia County’s Dental Outreach Program, supporting efforts to reduce barriers that prevent children from receiving dental care. Under the general supervision of the Public Health Services Manager- B SES, the hygienist provides professional support and technical assistance to staff, community agencies, and the public. Assigned to the School Based Sealant Program, the hygienist provides dental assessments, fluoride varnish, toothbrush prophylaxis, and sealants for elementary students. The role also provides oral health education to community agencies and the public at community events and health fairs, in keeping with the mission and vision of the dental program and the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County. Travel between multiple work sites is required. The position is based at 1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach, Florida. Applicants licensed to practice dental hygiene in any state for at least 10 years may be able to obtain a Limited Dental Hygiene license in Florida and practice for the Florida Department of Health. This OPS position pays $30 to $35 per hour. Emergency duty may be required before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days.

Requirements

Must have experience working with children.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must have experience providing dental assessments.
Must be able to lift 30 pounds or more.
Must be able to complete and maintain patients’ medical records.
Must be able to instruct and educate patients in preventive oral and dental health techniques.
Must be willing to physically come into the office to perform the position’s duties and responsibilities.
Must have current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Must be able to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Position requires travel between multiple work sites.

Nice To Haves

Experience placing and evaluating dental sealants.
Computer knowledge, including Eaglesoft and HMS.
Ability to communicate effectively with people from different cultural and educational backgrounds.
Bilingual Spanish/English.
A person licensed to practice dental hygiene in any state for at least 10 years may be able to obtain a Limited Dental Hygiene license in Florida.

Responsibilities

Provide professional support and technical assistance to staff, community agencies, and the general public.
Conduct dental assessments, apply fluoride varnish, provide toothbrush prophylaxis, and place sealants for elementary students in the School Based Sealant Program.
Provide preventive oral health education to patients.
Educate community agencies and the public at community events and health fairs.
Complete and maintain patients’ medical records.
Travel between multiple work sites.
Be available to perform emergency duty when required, potentially beyond normal work hours or days.