OPS HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - 64964525
About The Position
The OPS Health Support Technician serves in the School Based Sealant Program under the general supervision of the Public Health Services Manager-B SES in the dental outreach program. The position provides professional support and technical assistance to staff, community agencies, and the public. The technician assists dental hygienists as they provide oral health education and preventive dental services to students at Volusia County schools, daycares, and summer programs. Travel between work sites is required. The role also provides education to community agencies and the public at community events and health fairs in support of the dental program and the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County. Dental certification or training, including Certified Dental Assistant credentials, is not required.
Requirements
- Ability to coordinate schedules.
- Ability to lift 30 pounds or more.
- Ability to provide instruction and education to patients in preventive 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 work well with children.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must have time-management skills and the ability to work independently.
- Must be able to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
- Dental certification or training is not required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children.
- Computer knowledge, including Outlook and HMS.
- Bilingual Spanish/English skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people from different cultural and educational backgrounds.
- Certified Dental Assistant certification (preferred, not required).
Responsibilities
- Assist dental hygienists providing oral health education and preventive dental services to students in Volusia County schools, daycares, and summer programs.
- Provide professional support and technical assistance to staff, community agencies, and the general public.
- Provide preventive dental health education at community events and health fairs.
- Coordinate schedules.
- Travel between assigned work sites.
Benefits
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory).
- Participation in state group insurance upon meeting 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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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
