People First Service Center is hiring: DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64003358 in Town of Fl

Overview

Requisition No: 861968
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64003358

This position is responsible for dental assistant activities at the Gilchrist County Health Department and occasionally backup dental assistant support at the Dixie and Levy dental programs. This position may also provide support to the front desk clerical staff if needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dentist during exams and perform expanded functions as defined by guidelines provided by the State of Florida during patient treatment.
• Make radiographs and/or intraoral photos of intraoral structures.
• Maintain dental equipment including daily, weekly and monthly requirements per manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Responsible for breakdown, cleaning, disinfecting and setup for the next patient of the dental operatory.
• Prepare dental instruments for sterilization and storage after sterilization.
• Communicate with parents regarding care that is planned and assist with scheduling appointments for further treatment needs.
• Monitor supply inventory and place orders when inventory is low.
• Provide backup front desk support when not with patients and as needed, including answering phones, scheduling client appointments, preparing new patient packets, copying/highlighting forms for new charts, sending recall notices, confirming appointments, and verifying paperwork in client records.
• Request assistance from supervisor for issues related to policies and procedures of the dental program.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of sterilization equipment.
• Knowledge of dental x-ray/processor equipment.
• Knowledge of dental lab equipment and expanded dental functions.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Dental Assistant Certificate; Expanded Functions Certificate.
• Basic computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel with reliable transportation.
• Experience with dental x-ray.
• Willing to work a flex schedule at or between Dixie, Gilchrist and Levy County Health Departments.

Mission, Vision, and Values

Florida Department of Health Mission: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision: To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, and Excellence.

Where You Will Work

Gilchrist/Dixie/Levy County Health Departments

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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 options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) for the background check. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must be registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption. For more information, visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if re-employed with the State of Florida.

The successful candidate will be required to complete Form I-9 and information will be verified using E-Verify. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287) in advance to allow time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Veterans’ Preference: Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies. Documentation requirements are described in the vacancy. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.