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Ops Dental Hygienist - 64956549
Location:
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Description:
Requisition No: 817235 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64956549 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 64956549 Salary: $35 an Hour Posting Closing Date: 05/12/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Special Note: This is a part-time position 29 hours a week (multiple positions may be filled) Your Specific Responsibilities: This position is located in the Dental Unit of the St. Lucie County Health Department and function under the guidance and leadership of the Dental Director. This is work providing Dental Hygiene Services or conducting preventative and educational Dental Health Programs. The incumbent will provide preventive dental services to children including oral health assessments, oral hygiene instructions, sealants and fluoride. This is a highly responsible, professional position that requires effective communication with coworkers and parents to provide oral health education with children, organization of paperwork for data entry, entering clinical services into Dental software (Dentrix). This is work promoting, maintaining, and improving individual oral health by providing preventive dental services, oral health education within the dental clinics in St Lucie County. Working as a team and utilizing expertise as a dental hygienist providing preventive dental services at the dental clinics within St Lucie County Assisting with preparing orders and inventory control as needed Maintaining records and entering clinical services into Dentrix Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of dental hygiene and public health principles, practices, and techniques. Ability to work with clients and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to plan and evaluate services provided. Ability to organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to communicate effectively and be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Skill in computer software application . Qualifications: Minimum: Licensed as a Dental Hygienist, as required in Chapter 466 Florida Statutes Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: 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: I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely. C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems. A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect. R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners. E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement. Where You Will Work: Fort Pierce/ Port St. Lucie The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available: 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) And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com . Please be advised: 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. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this 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, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. 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, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-XXXX). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient 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. Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-XXXX). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient 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.
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Ops Dental Hygienist - 64956549 is a Nurse & Healthcare Dental Hygienist Job at State of Florida located in Port Saint Lucie FL. Find other listings like Ops Dental Hygienist - 64956549 by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Dental Hygienist Jobs.