DENTAL ASSISTANT

Requisition No: 858229

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64003547

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64003547

Salary: $37,440.00

Posting Closing Date: 08/11/2025

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Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities of this position are to assure the delivery of quality dental services to clients of the Leon County Health Department. This includes but is not limited to actual treatment performed on patients, supervision of ancillary dental personnel, assurance of confidentiality, monitoring sterilization procedures, development of community dental programs to assist in screening high risk individuals and periodic training programs as needed. Clerical functions also include the scheduling of patient appointments, verification of eligibility, registration and data entry. Rotates in the three sub-assistant positions: lead flexible and clerical. (Descriptions attached)

Assisting in the delivery of dental services to include examinations; taking/developing, mounting and labeling x-rays; insuring health histories are complete; placing sealants; prophylaxis; restorative, surgical and endodontic procedures; oral hygiene instructions; patient management and education. Assists and instructs student interns as appropriate.

Sterilization, disinfecting, cleaning and maintenance of instruments, equipment and operatories as appropriate according to state, federal and ADA guidelines.

Clerical functions to include answering the telephone, making patient appointments, client registration, determining client eligibility and income, verification of Medicaid or other insurance eligibility, preparing superbills, data entry of services, filing and retrieving patient charts while maintaining client confidentiality and building security procedures at all times.

Maintaining inventory of consumable supplies and ordering within an adequate timeframe to ensure that no materials are ever totally depleted.

Follows OSHA regulations to ensure compliance, maintains Material Data Safety Sheets and follows required safety guidelines.

Completes timesheets and Employee Activity Record in a timely manner and keeps leave balance records.

Assist in community dental screening programs.

Performs other related duties as required by supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Basic knowledge of dental medicine and knowledge of principles and practices used to perform dental procedures. Ability to understand verbal and written instructions. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively and to maintain effective working relationships. Strong organizational and administrative skills.

Qualifications: GED, High School Diploma, Expanded Function Certificate is preferred

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:

Florida Department of Health in Leon County

The Dr. Edward F. Zapert Dental Clinic - The Molar Express

912 Railroad Avenue

Tallahassee, Fl 32310

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.

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.

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.