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MyFlorida DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64086624 in BRONSON, Florida
DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64086624
Date: Jun 6, 2024
Location:
BRONSON, FL, US, 32621
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Requisition No: 830339
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64086624
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64086624
Salary: $1200.00 Bi Weekly
Posting Closing Date: 07/05/2024
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Open Competitive
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for dental assistant activities at the Levy County Health Department and backup for dental front desk clerical duties. This position is full time Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This position requires a dental assistant certificate and expanded dental function certiciate. This position my also provide backup support at the Dixie or Gilchrist Dental clinic and may be required to travel/drive between health departments.
Assists Dentist during exams and performs expanded functions as defined by licensure and guidelines provided by the State of Florida. Makes radiographs and takes intraoral photos of intraoral structures.
Responsible for breakdown, cleaning/disinfecting of instruments and equipment and setup for next patient. Maintains dental equipment daily, weekly or monthly, as recommended by the manufacturer. Documents maintenance on logs. Prepares, sterilizes, and stores dental instruments according to OSHA standards and guidelines. Monitors supply inventory and places inventory that is low or needed on the supply order form. Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and order of dental unit daily, including wiping down chairs and equipment and countertops and keeping supplies and forms organized.
Communicates with parents regarding care that is planned. Assists front desk clerk with scheduling return appointments. Verifies that all appropriate paperwork is in the hard copy chart or electronic health record prior to client being seen. Reviews billing sheet for completeness prior to giving to front desk for billing. Confirms all client appointments 2 days prior to appointment, allowing adequate time to refill slots or cancellations.
Provides backup support at the front desk for the dental program when needed answering phones, scheduling client appointments, checking in clients, registering new clients in the computer. Assists the front desk clerks with filing client records, making new patient packets and folders, copying forms, sending out recall notices and appointment reminders, confirming client appointments, pulling client records for clinic visits, verifying re-call dates on mail-outs. Performs other related duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of sterilization equipment
Knowledge of Xray/processor equipment
Knowledge of dental lab equipment
Qualifications:
Minimum
Valid Dental Assistant Certificate.
Basic Computer Skills.
Willing to travel and have reliable personal transportation.
Expanded Dental Functions Certificate.
Dental Xray Experience.
Willing to work between Levy, Gilchrist and Dixie Counties.
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:
Levy County Health Department
The 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 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 insurance options;
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
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Flexible Spending Accounts;
Tuition waivers;
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 (1-877-562-7287). 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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.
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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Nearest Major Market:Gainsville