OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST

Requisition No: 872025

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64964567

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64964567

Salary: $30 to 35/Hour

Posting Closing Date: 03/21/2026

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Job posting category (Open Competitive)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position serves as an OPS Dental Hyginist on Volusia County's Dental Outreach Program operating in Volusia County.

This position offers a fun, exciting, and rewarding work enviornment that never gets boring. You will be an instrumental part of breaking down barriers that keep some children from recieving much needed dental care.

This position works under the general supervision of the Public Health Services Manager- B SES in the dental outreach program and provides professional support and technical assistance to staff, community agencies and the general public.

This position will be assigned to the WIC (Women Infant and Children) program providing assesments, fluoride varnish, toothbrush prophy, and anticapatory guidance for infants and children up to age 4 years old.

This position will provide education to community agencies and the public through community events and health fairs in accordance with the mission and vision of the dental program and the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County.

This position may at times require working with the school Based Sealant Program in schools and the Dept. of Health dental clinics located in Daytona Beach and Orange City.

This posotion requires travel between multiple work sites.

• If you have been licensed to practice dental hygiene in any state for at least 10 years, you may be able to obtain a Limited Dental Hygiene license in Florida and practice dental hygiene for the Florida Department of Health.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to lift 30lbs or more

Ability to complete and maintain patients medical records

Ability to provide instruction/education to patients in preventative oral/dental health techniques

Qualifications:

Minimum -

Must be willing to physically come in the office daily and perform field work

Must have current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Must have experience working with children

Must have a valid Driver's License

Must have experience providing dental assessments

Preferred -

Experience placing and evaluating dental sealants

Computer knowledge (Eaglesoft, HMS)

Communicate effectively with people of different cultural and educational backgrounds

Bi-lingual Spanish/English

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:

1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach 32117

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• 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!

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.

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.