OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT II - SES - 64054780

State of Florida • Yulee, FL

6d • $50,000 - $55,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position spends the majority of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. The role involves developing and administering the dental program budget within the framework of the strategic plan, monitoring clinic expenditures, and coordinating all dental department purchasing. The consultant will assess budgetary needs, develop bid packages and purchase orders, and certify invoices for payment. Additionally, the position requires reviewing administrative policies and operational procedures, identifying potential problems, and recommending appropriate actions. The role also coordinates the School Based Sealant Program, manages funding grants, serves as the data manager for the Florida SEALS program, and provides training and technical assistance to dental staff. Reporting and data management for school-based sealants are key responsibilities. The consultant will also coordinate a county dental health education program, providing information to various groups and assisting school board and county administration. Finally, the position involves coordinating activities related to the evaluation of preventive programs, such as topical fluoride applications, to community groups, schools, daycares, and geriatric centers, and interpreting policies for their implementation.

Requirements

• Excellent time management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work effectively with a healthcare team to maintain an effective working relationship
• Ability to perform procedures common to the position
• Knowledge in writing policies, procedures, and protocols
• Ability to recognize areas of own practice that need improvement
• Ability to teach other staff in the theory and practice of their position
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication and the ability to apply them
• Computer knowledge and ability to include patient electronic records.
• Leadership and supervisor skills
• Knowledge to recognize situations in which intervention is needed to improve clinic efficiency and/or patient care
• Ability to record a clear, understandable, and legally defensible account of care or services provided
• Ability to teach clients on specific health issues, promotion of wellness, maintenance of health and prevention of disease
• Ability to motivate, develop, and direct people
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower modeling, leadership techniques, and production methods
• Knowledge of public health principles, practices, and techniques
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year supervisory experience
• 2 years’ experience working in a dental office
• Experience with Eaglesoft or Dentrix dental software

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers dental program budget within the framework of the strategic plan.
• Monitors clinic expenditures to remain within approved budget.
• Coordinates all dental department purchasing, assesses budgetary needs, develops bid packages and purchase orders.
• Certifies invoices for payment.
• Reviews administrative policies and operational procedures, identifies potential problems, recommends appropriate action.
• Coordinates School Based Sealant Program and manages any associate funding grants.
• Serves as the data manager for the Florida SEALS program and provides training and technical assistance to dental staff using the program.
• Completes required school-based sealant reports.
• Coordinates a county dental health education program; provides information to teachers, nurses, and aides in schools, clinics and nursing homes; and provides assistance and information to school board and county administration in dental health education.
• Coordinates activities related to evaluation of preventive programs involving the use of topical fluorides to community groups, schools, day cares and geriatric centers; interprets policies, procedures and standards for implementation of fluoride programs.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

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