DENTIST - 64005693

State of Florida • PALATKA, FL

43d • $135,000 - $152,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Health in Putnam County is hiring a Dentist to provide general dental care to pediatric and adult clients. The dentist examines, diagnoses, plans, and treats patients in accordance with current Florida and American Dental Association guidelines. Services include minor oral surgery, restorative and preventive care for Medicaid-eligible and self-pay recipients, and care for other patients under established financial eligibility guidelines, sliding-scale fees, or applicable agreements.

The position is responsible for clinical operations and day-to-day workflow in the dental clinic and reports to the Putnam County Director of Nursing, Clinical and Dental Services. The dentist provides clinical leadership, reviews records, supports staff training and instruction, and contributes to quality improvement, regulatory compliance, scheduling, and continuity of care. The role also supports community and school-based dental health education and prevention initiatives, and coordinates with local dental professionals to facilitate care for the indigent population.

The dentist documents services in the electronic health record, maintains current knowledge of dental practices and protocols, and helps maintain program policies and manuals. The position may require use of state or county vehicles for official business and may require emergency duty outside normal work hours or days.

Requirements

• Licensure as a dentist in accordance with Chapter 466, Florida Statutes.
• Knowledge of techniques and information needed to examine, diagnose, plan treatment for, and care for conditions of the oral cavity and adjacent tissues and structures.
• Ability to review clinical records, provide treatment, and ensure adherence to established clinical policies and procedures.
• Ability to provide clinical instruction and plan, organize, and direct the work of clinical personnel.
• Ability to coordinate a dental program, estimate equipment and supply needs, maintain records, prepare reports, and help maintain a self-supporting dental program.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work cohesively with staff and departments, organize and coordinate work, communicate effectively, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• May be required to perform emergency duty before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the Florida Department of Health.
• Proficiency with Eagle Soft dental software.
• Bilingual ability.
• Pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, plan, and provide dental treatment to pediatric and adult clients in accordance with current state and ADA guidelines.
• Provide minor surgical, restorative, and preventive dental services, including examinations, diagnostic radiology, treatment of oral disease and injury, fillings, extractions, scaling and root planing, prophylaxis, fluoride applications, and sealants.
• Obtain medical and dental histories and provide oral hygiene instruction to patients and, when appropriate, parents or guardians.
• Maintain clinical documentation, enter services into the electronic health record, and communicate with dental clinic staff.
• Oversee clinical operations and day-to-day dental clinic workflow, including coordination of scheduling and compliance to support continuity of care.
• Provide professional leadership, review and audit records, complete training, and provide clinical instruction and guidance to clinical staff.
• Promote and evaluate community and school-based dental prevention and health education programs, provide community education and materials, and participate in outreach events when needed.
• Collaborate with local dental society members and dental specialists to facilitate care for the indigent population.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and provide real-time feedback and accountability regarding client-centered care and workplace safety.
• Ensure compliance with infection control, instrument sterilization, hazardous waste, and radiation safety protocols.
• Assist with maintaining or updating the dental program policy and procedure manual, infection control manual, hazardous communication manual, and quality assurance manual.
• Attend educational courses, training, and seminars to remain current in the dental field.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; estimate future dental equipment and supply needs; keep records; prepare reports; and support a self-supporting dental program.
• Perform other related duties as requested or assigned by senior leadership.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave.
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year.
• State group insurance options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
• Retirement plan options with employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed