OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64906215

• Requisition No: 884415
• Agency: Department of Health
• Working Title: OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64906215
• Pay Plan: Temp
• Position Number: 64906215
• Salary:  $37.91 PER HOUR
• Posting Closing Date: 10/02/2026
• Total Compensation Estimator ToolFLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
• OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST- 64906215

School Based Dental Sealant

Open Competitive Opportunity

• This position requires you to work on site at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County.
• This is an in-office and field work position.

We request that all applications be completed with People First - no faxed or mailed applications to the agency. Experience, education, and/or training used to meet the minimum qualifications and in response to the qualifying questions must be verifiable through information contained in your application.

When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

This OPS Dental Hygienist will be responsible for providing dental preventive care and oral health education in the clinic setting and/or in the setting of a mobile school-based sealant program. Duties and responsibilities of this position include:

• Provides preventative oral care and oral health education to patients and community partners.
• Provides instruction/education to patients in preventive oral/dental health techniques.
• Provides dental assessment and oral hygiene instructions to participating clients.
• Completes and maintains patients' medical records.
• Performs dental hygiene related work (per Florida statutes) as required.
• Provides dental sealants and fluoride varnish as required in the outreach program.
• Participates in set up and break down of equipment and supplies for the school-based sealant program.
• Maintains professional representation of the program with the school staff and community partners.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

• Knowledge and understanding principles and importance of customer service.
• Ability to speak clearly and politely.
• Knowledge of HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Skill in operating a personal computer.
• Ability to operate general office equipment.
• Ability to follow office procedures & practices.
• Ability to organize & maintain filing systems.
• Ability to plan, organize & coordinate work assignments & communicate effectively verbally & written.
• Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to understand, interpret & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures.
• Ability to prioritize individual workload.
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time.

Ability to frequently use telephone, computer, copier and small hand tools(ex. stapler, scissors, etc.).

• Ability to locate information that is listed alphabetically & numerically
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to review data for accuracy & completeness.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, 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.

This position requires daily in-office or field work. Willing to physically come in the office daily and perform field work.

This position requires current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The Department of Health is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship. Are you authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship?

Valid driver's license, free of major infractions and access to an automobile to be utilized for work purposes and receive reimbursement for mileage.

• Licensed as a dental hygienist in accordance with Chapter 466, Florida Statutes
• One (1) or more years of experience with placing dental sealants.
• One (1) or more years of experience working with pediatric dental patients.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Bilingual, fluent in English/Spanish or English/Creole

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

• BROWARD COUNTY
• 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 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.

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 (1-877-562-7287). 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.

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.