Ops Dental Hygienist - 64964423
About The Position
The OPS Dental Hygienist works in Volusia County’s Dental Outreach Program and provides professional support and technical assistance to staff, community agencies, and the public. Under the general supervision of the Public Health Services Manager- B SES, the hygienist is assigned to the School Based Sealant Program, serving elementary students with assessments, fluoride varnish, toothbrush prophylaxis, and dental sealants. The position also provides oral health education at community events and health fairs in accordance with the dental program’s and Florida Department of Health’s mission and vision. Travel between multiple work sites is required, and the position requires working in person at the office. Applicants licensed to practice dental hygiene in any state for at least 10 years may be able to obtain a limited Florida Dental Hygiene license and practice for the Florida Department of Health. The position is based at 1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach, Florida. OPS employees may have access to state benefits, subject to eligibility requirements. The role requires a security background check and/or drug screening, direct deposit, and the ability to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days.
Requirements
- Must be willing to work in person to perform the position’s duties and responsibilities.
- Must have current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
- Experience working with children.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to lift 30 pounds or more.
- Ability to complete and maintain patients’ medical records.
- Ability to provide instruction and education to patients in preventative oral and dental health techniques.
- Ability to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Nice To Haves
- Experience placing and evaluating dental sealants.
- Computer knowledge, including Eaglesoft and HMS.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people of different cultural and educational backgrounds.
- Bilingual Spanish/English.
- Applicants licensed to practice dental hygiene in any state for at least 10 years may be able to obtain a limited Florida Dental Hygiene license.
Responsibilities
- Provide assessments, fluoride varnish, toothbrush prophylaxis, and dental sealants to elementary students through the School Based Sealant Program.
- Provide professional support and technical assistance to staff, community agencies, and the general public.
- Provide oral health education at community events and health fairs.
- Travel between multiple work sites.
- Complete and maintain patients’ medical records.
- Provide instruction and education to patients on preventative oral and dental health techniques.
Benefits
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory).
- Participation in state group insurance, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed).
- Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed).
- Deferred Compensation (voluntary).
- Employee Assistance Program (voluntary).
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