OPS HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - 64964525
About The Position
This position serves as an OPS Health Support Technician on the School Based Sealant Program. This position does not require any dental certifications or training. This position is under the general supervision of the Public Health Services Manager- B SES in the dental outreach program and provides professional support and technical assistance to staff, community agencies and the general public. This position will be assigned to the School Based Sealant Program assisting the dental hygienists while they provide oral health education and preventitive dental services for students in Volusia County schools, daycares, and summer programs. This position requires travel between these work sites. This position will provide education to community agencies and the public through community events and health fairs in accordance with the mission and vision of the dental program and the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County. This position does not reqire you to be a Certified Dental Assistant.
Requirements
- Ability to coordinate schedules
- Ability to lift 30lbs or more
- Ability to provide instruction/education to patients in preventative dental health techniques
- Must have experience working with children
- Must have a valid Driver's License
- Must have time management skills and the ability to work independently
- Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions
Nice To Haves
- Computer knowledge (Outlook, HMS)
- Bi-lingual Spanish/English
- Communicate effectively with people of different cultural and educational backgrounds
- Certified Dental Assistant (preferred, not required)
Responsibilities
- Assisting the dental hygienists while they provide oral health education and preventitive dental services for students in Volusia County schools, daycares, and summer programs.
- Travel between these work sites.
- Provide education to community agencies and the public through community events and health fairs in accordance with the mission and vision of the dental program and the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County.
Benefits
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
- Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
- 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
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
