DENTAL HYGIENIST - 60004853

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• DENTAL HYGIENIST - 60004853
• Date: Nov 6, 2026

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• Requisition No: 885297
• Agency: Children and Families
• Working Title: DENTAL HYGIENIST - 60004853
• Pay Plan: Career Service
• Position Number: 60004853

Salary

• $34,760.00 - $58,095.61 Annually
• Posting Closing Date: 11/08/2026
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The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

Within DCF, the

Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.

Florida State Hospital (FSH) is a mental health treatment facility owned and operated by the State of Florida and is part of the Department of Children and Families. The department’s mission is to “work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.”

FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as Dental Hygienist within Dental Services. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include

The employee in this position spends a minimum of 85% of his/her time performing duties outlined in the official position description, which involve contact with patients within the hospital. This position will serve Civil and Forensic patients and patients in the Developmental Disabilities Defendant Program.

Duties are as follows

• Perform Oral Evaluations, prophylaxis and other treatments within licensure scope of practice. Prepares operatory for patients.
• Have instruments ready.
• Perform routine laboratory work as needed, such as oral impressions, etc.
• Utilize autoclave (sterilize) instruments.
• Take X-rays as needed.
• Pulls dental record cards for patients who have appointments for that day.
• Prepares Dental Operatory for receiving patients and procedure needing to be done.
• Ensure your orders for dental supplies is turned in to be ordered.
• Cleans and maintains equipment.
• Maintains records indicating number of patients seen and type of treatment.
• Communicate with the Dental Assistants as needed for supplies, patient care assistance, Etc.
• Communicate with the Dentist regarding needs, follow up, etc.
• Performs other assigned related duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position

Knowledge of and ability to utilize equipment required for the position, including but not limited to Cavitron, Autoclave, Suction Aspirator, Water & Air Spray equipment, water distiller, X-Ray Processor, and Personal computer.

Minimum Qualifications

Registered as a Dental Hygienist with Florida Licensure.

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety

• Include the supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities, as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of responding to qualifying questions and entering work history.

Benefits

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.

Benefits

For a more complete list of benefits, visit:

US Citizen Requirement

Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.

Selective Service System Registration

• All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS).
• Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire

. For more information, please visit the SSS website:

Retiree Notice

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 suspended or voided, and you required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

Background Screening

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VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.

Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here

. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

• Location: CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL, US, 32324
• Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee
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