OPS DENTIST - 64937213
About The Position
The OPS Dentist provides professional dental services to Medicaid-eligible clients through age 20 at the Leon County Health Department’s Molar Express, as well as clients in other programs served by the Department of Health in Leon County. The position performs examinations, diagnoses conditions, develops treatment plans, and provides emergency, surgical, preventive, restorative, diagnostic, and minor surgical care within the scope of the dental practice act. The dentist maintains treatment records and ensures documentation and quality of care comply with state and federal requirements and Florida Department of Health Bureau of Dental Program expectations. The role works independently, makes decisions based on data and dental practice knowledge, and maintains an active license through ongoing training. The dentist supports the Dental Clinic Manager by providing guidance on the professional work of dental assistants and hygienists, including assisting with performance evaluations. The position also promotes population-based dental prevention and education, collaborates on community- and school-based programs, and provides oral-health consultation and technical assistance to public and private entities. The position requires participation in county health department disaster training and response, which may involve emergency duty before, during, or beyond normal working hours or days, including special-needs or Red Cross shelters. The worksite is the Edward F. Zapert Dental Clinic – Molar Express in Tallahassee, Florida. Compensation is $40 per client.
Requirements
- Licensure as a dentist in accordance with Chapter 466, Florida Statutes.
- Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat dental injuries, diseases, and deformities, including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive healthcare measures.
- Ability to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Nice To Haves
- Experience treating children.
- Nitrous oxide certification.
- Medicaid credentialing.
Responsibilities
- Provide examinations, diagnoses, treatment planning, and dental care for eligible children and other program clients.
- Perform emergency, surgical, preventive, restorative, diagnostic, and minor surgical procedures within the scope of the dental practice act.
- Develop treatment plans and maintain treatment records in accordance with applicable law and requirements.
- Monitor quality of care and ensure dental documentation complies with state and federal law and Florida Department of Health program expectations.
- Work independently and make decisions based on data and knowledge of dental practice.
- Maintain professional skills and complete ongoing training to maintain an active license.
- Support the Dental Clinic Manager with guidance regarding the professional work of dental assistants and dental hygienists, including assisting with performance evaluations.
- Promote population-based dental prevention and educational programs and related public health activities.
- Collaborate with the Dental Clinic Manager on community- and school-based preventive education programs.
- Provide oral-health consultation and technical assistance to public and private entities.
- Participate in required county health department disaster-emergency training and response, including emergency duty as needed.
Benefits
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory).
- Participation in state group insurance upon meeting eligibility requirements.
- Workers’ compensation, if needed.
- Reemployment assistance (unemployment compensation), if needed.
- Voluntary deferred compensation.
- Voluntary Employee Assistance Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
