OPS DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64964492

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• OPS DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64964492
• Date: Oct 28, 2026

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• Requisition No: 884594
• Agency: Department of Health
• Working Title: OPS DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64964492
• Pay Plan: Temp
• Position Number: 64964492
• Salary: $17.00 to $18.15
• Posting Closing Date: 11/15/2026
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Your Specific Responsibilities

• This position is assigned to the Public Health Services Manager B- SES to perform chair-side assistance to the dentist.
• This position requires close interaction between patients, the dentist, and other dental staff.
• The ability to communicate effectively and maintain professionalism and confidentiality are key components of this position.

The assistant must be competent in assisting with preventive, therapeutic and surgical clinical procedures (i.e. dental prophylaxis, dental sealants, dental restorations, and dental extractions). The assistant may be required to travel between Dental offices (Orange City and Daytona Beach). Degree/License/Certification: Must have a High School Diploma or its equivalent.

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant or Certified Dental Assistant, Radiology Certificate, Certification in Basic Life Support.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to assist in patient care and ensure/maintain patient safety at all times.
• Ability to prepare, sterilizes, and maintains dental instruments and equipment.
• Skilled in placing dental sealants, assisting dentist and skilled in working independently.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions
• Must have current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
• Must have a Florida Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certificate or Certified Dental Assistant Certificate

Must have a certification in Basic Life Support

Must be able to work as a team with others

Preferred

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Requires an understanding of the dental operations, understand compliance and quality requirements related to the provision of dental care services and demonstrated success working with the dentist.

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: 775 Harley Strickland Blvd Suite 110, Orange City FL. 32763

Benefits

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

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:

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.

• Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.
• All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

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.

• Location: DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32117
• ORANGE CITY, FL, US, 32763
• Nearest Major Market: Daytona Beach
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