DENTIST - 64000210 1

OPEN COMPETITIVE 

Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position responsible for the operations of a multi-operatory dental clinic with assistance of one or more dental assistants, dental hygienist, and interviewing clerk, providing emergency, surgical, preventive, and restorative dental care to eligible clients, working under the general supervision of the medical director.

Conduct dental examinations and prepare a diagnosis on each dental patient admitted to the dental clinic and protect the dignity and privacy of each patient.  Prepare and document an appropriate and legible treatment plan for each patient and provide appropriate dental care in accordance with an established treatment plan for the patient.  Provide general dental treatment including, but not limited to, the filling of teeth, extracting teeth, sealing teeth, and other dental procedures, as required to treat the patient's specific dental needs.  Delegate appropriate remedial tasks to the dental assistants.  Prescribe and delegate to the dental hygienist those dental procedures that are permitted by law for the hygienist to perform under general supervision, making written documentation in the patient's dental record of such procedures to be performed and the time frames under which the work is to be carried out.  Review with the patient and record pertinent information regarding the patient's medical and dental health history in the dental record.  Recommend and issue appropriate referrals for other specialty dental services, i.e., full dentures, partial dentures, extensive oral surgery, and endodontics, as necessary and required by the patient's health condition.  Provide dental consultation services for other health department patients as required.  Serves as a consultant for the county regarding fluoridization of water supplies, dental promotion in schools and in the county.

Manages the operation of the dental clinic, ensuring the proper flow of patients to the clinic and their care, supervising the maintenance and general housekeeping of the instruments, equipment, and clinic spaces, as well as the maintenance of an adequate supply of dental supplies and materials.

Complies with and monitors compliance to mandatory requirements of Section 215.422 F. S. and Chapter 3A-20 of the Florida Administrative Code.

Complies with Administrative Rule 44-4.080 (1)(a)(b) and Chapter 815 F.S., "Florida Computer Crimes Act".

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and techniques of dentistry.
• Knowledge of dental treatment techniques.
• Skill in using dental instruments and equipment.
• Skill in filling cavities, extracting teeth, performing dental restorative work, and treating dental diseases, infections, injuries and malformations of the mouth and teeth.
• Ability to perform dental examinations and diagnose dental problems.
• Ability to supervise people.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to monitor the quantity and quality of dental care.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensure as a Dentist in accordance with Florida Statute 466.

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:

FDOH-Washington 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
• (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

*Participant in the HRSA program*

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