OPS DENTIST - 64855006 Date: Feb 6, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 846368 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: OPS DENTIST - 64855006 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 64855006 Salary: $65 hourly Posting Closing Date: 02/20/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview. The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its efforts and its vision To be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work. This position is for our Community Team Dentist who will provide dental services in various free clinics in Pinellas County and fill in at the Health Department Dental Clinics 3-5 days per week. . Your Specific Responsibilities: + Providing dental treatment to patients primarily for various community partners around Pinellas County clinics including, but not limited to: + Examines mouth and dentition, and charts any pathologic disorders. + Reviews medical history. + Administers local anesthesia. + Evaluates processed dental x-rays. + Performs composite restorations where indicated, using liners, varnish or bases where indicated. + Performs dental surgical procedures where indicated, including extraction of diseased or irreparably decayed teeth. + Fabrication of dentures and removable partial dentures. + Preparation and seating of crowns. + Performs endodontic treatment on anterior teeth and premolars. + Performs dental prophylaxis and periodontal treatment where indicated. + Refers patients to specialists for health care services not performed in the health department. + Educates patients on oral hygiene, treatment, and other programs. + Diagnoses and presents to patients existing dental or oral pathology. + Prescribes medications for treatment or prevention of dental infection and relief of dental pain. + Treats post-operative complications and provides emergency treatment when indicated + Travels to outlying dental clinics. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Knowledge of pathology assessment and preventive measures. + Ability to diagnose dental diseases. + Ability to evaluate and monitor quality of care. + Skill in treating dental diseases, including complex extractions. + Ability to train subordinates on prevention. + Skill in communication. + Skill in time management. Qualifications: Minimum + Valid Florida Dental License + CPR certification + Florida Driver’s License Preferred + Experience with community outreach, dental mission programs + Bi-lingual fluency in English and Spanish 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: Headquarters will be the Bayside Clinic in Clearwater but will be traveling to various community partners to see their adult populations. 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. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. 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. Location: CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33762 Nearest Major Market:Tampa