DENTAL ASSISTANT - Florida State Jobs : Job Details

This is a Dental Assistant position based in the Northeast Health Center Dental facility, a multi-faceted dental care program. Work is performed under the supervision of the Dental Assistant Supervisor-SES. Responsible to assist the chairside dentist in the provision of patient care and assure high quality dental care. During the absence of, or as directed in support of the Dental Assistant Supervisor, this position is required to work in the front desk area, as well as chairside, as needed to maintain facility operations.

This position requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skill in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions.

This position is designed as a sensitive position and is required to maintain confidential Information in accordance with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. Confidential Data Set(s): Administrative Data, and Clinical Information Data.

Seats and drapes patients, exposes digital dental radiographs when State certified, sets up dental instruments and ensures that all equipment is in proper working condition. Maintains infection control by cleaning and disinfecting operatory before each patient; sterilizes and disinfects all instruments between patients, or as appropriate. Assists dentist in the chairside care of dental patients, including, but not limited to:

• Aspiration of oral cavity
• Adjustment of equipment and light source
• Spraying of air and water in the oral cavity
• Mixing dental materials and cements
• Handing and receiving dental instruments
• Performs all expanded duties permitted by State Law
• Provides post-operative and oral hygiene instructions
• Other related chairside duties as directed

Maintains patient dental records according to department policy and by utilizing the Eaglesoft electronic oral health record for charting, x-ray exposure and data entry. Accurately completes all required patient charting. Implements and practices all infection control and OSHA standards according to established department policies and protocols.

Reviews patient medical information. Maintains current knowledge of techniques and procedures. Maintains appropriate supply inventory and orders as needed as directed by the Dental Assistant Supervisor. Maintains logs related to drug inventory and equipment testing or maintenance as directed by the Dental Assistant Supervisor. Assists and serves as the backup for billing and data entry into HMS, scheduling to effectively meet productivity goals, and other front-line duties.

Conforms to the Professional Appearance and Demeanor Guidelines for the CHD clinical staff, including temporary assignments to other sites. Assists in the prevention program, utilizing skills in tooth polishing, topical fluoride application, and oral hygiene instructions in accordance with department policy and State Law as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic medical/dental terminology and calculations
• Knowledge of basic computer software and ability to learn new software programs
• Basic skill in using medical instruments or testing equipment
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain accurate records
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with others
• Knowledge of dental procedures
• Ability to prepare, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment
• Ability to fabricate dental plaster models
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Qualifications:

• Licensure/registration/certification requirements: Dental Assistant Certificate per 466 F.S.
• Other job-related requirements for this position:
• 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 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.
• Valid Driver's License

Working hours:

Daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Total hours in workweek 40. The hours of this position varies on a daily basis to meet the program needs.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• 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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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.

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.

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.

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-###-####). 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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.