OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64853303

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• OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64853303
• Date: Nov 4, 2026

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• Requisition No: 883004
• Agency: Department of Health
• Working Title: OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64853303
• Pay Plan: Temp
• Position Number: 64853303
• Salary: $30.00 - $40.00
• Posting Closing Date: 11/28/2026
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Your Specific Responsibilities

This is an intermediate level position performing a narrow range of assignments under general supervision. The primary responsibilities of this position are to ensure the delivery of quality dental services to clients of the Leon County Health Department's pediatric dental clinic. This includes but is not limited to actual treatment performed on patients, assurance of confidentiality, monitoring sterilization procedures, development of community dental programs to assist in screening high risk individuals and periodic training programs as needed.

• This position will primarily work in Leon County Schools as part of SMILE United program. When not assigned to school-based duties, responsibilities will be performed at the Molar Express with the
• Florida Department of Health in Leon County dental clinic.

• Participates in the School Based Sealant Program, Early Head Start, Head Start, Early Learning

Additional information

Coalition programs, and any other community programs. Responsible for setting up portable dental equipment; can lift up to 50 pounds. Responsible for all dental-related compliance tasks, including waterline testing, routine spore testing, and maintaining all biohazard logs.

• Removes calculus deposits, accretions and stains from exposed surfaces of the teeth and from the tooth surfaces within the gingival sulcus. Performs gingival curettage and root planning as needed. Polishes clinical crowns. Instruct patients in oral hygiene care and supervise patient oral hygiene care, charts suspected findings of the oral cavity and records procedures performed in electronic dental record, medical history and next visit.
• Apply dental sealants and topical fluorides.
• Places and exposes digital radiographs.
• Performs remediable tasks as delegated in the Dental Practice Act.
• Enters procedures and billing into Health Management System within 5 calendar days of service.

Enter patient information into HMS and Eaglesoft as needed. Follows up with dental patient referrals.

• Sterilization, disinfecting, cleaning and maintenance of instruments, equipment and operatories as appropriate according to state, federal and ADA guidelines.
• Maintaining inventory of consumable supplies and ordering within an adequate timeframe to ensure that no materials are ever totally depleted.
• Participate in in-service and staff development programs related to job performance. Attend staff meetings and other related in-services to keep current pertinent rules, regulations and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required by the supervisor.

Required Knowledge. Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and practices is used to perform dental procedures.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to maintain effective working relationships.

Qualifications

Licensure as a Dental Hygienist in accordance with Chapter 466, Florida Statutes.

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: The Dr. Edward F. Zapert Dental Clinic - The Molar Express
• 912 Railroad Avenue
• Tallahassee, FL 32310

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.
• Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.

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• Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee
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