This part-time position is responsible for the provision of dental services for the Dixie, Gilchrist, and Levy County Health Departments. This position will float between the health departments, is headquartered in the Levy County Health Department, and is supervised by the Public Health Services Manager A-SES. Performs the following: Conducts dental exams and evaluations for oral related pathology. Makes radiographs and/or intraoral photos of intraoral structures for the diagnosis of dental infection or related diseases. Treats infections, diseases, injuries and malformations of the mouth and teeth. Performs extractions and other related oral surgical procedures. Performs dental restorative work using amalgam and composite materials. Applies topical fluoride. Performs occlusal analysis. Performs scaling and root planing and prophylaxis procedures. Mounts articulated models for lab services. Delivers and adjusts prosthetic devices and appliances. Provides consultation and referral as required/needed. Records procedures and services rendered to clients in client record. Performs dental screenings in the schools and community. Provides educational programs and promotional programs related to dental health. Meets and coordinates with dental staff members quarterly and as needed to review records and reports and to update staff on new policies/guidelines. Ensures accurateness and completeness of dental records and billing sheets and compliance with Medicaid guidelines. Ensures compliance with OSHA guidelines for dental program and staff. Other duties as requested by supervisor and/or CHD Administrator. Collaborates with the Administrator to maintain and/or update the Dental Program Policy and Procedure Manual and the Infection Control Manual and ensures compliance with DOH Dental Program Guidelines. Responsible for staying current on Medicaid billing guidelines and sharing current information and updates with dental staff. Maintains accurate pharmacy log. Attends training and seminars to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to duties and responsibilities. Responsible for ensuring EA - Rs and/or CSRs are input and verified in the HMS system in accordance with DOH/ HMS guidelines and deadlines. Ensures EA - Rs time is always in agreement with timesheet. Responsible for securing the designated information sets for the purpose of protecting confidentiality, data integrity, and appropriate access for all information, both confidential and public record, which is stored in hard copy or electronic format. Incumbent may be required to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency operations functions required of the incumbent include, but are not limited to, special needs shelters, Red Cross shelter, or other emergency functions. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Doctorate Degree in Dental Qualifications: Minimum- Doctorate Degree in Dental, valid Florida Dental License Preferred- Experience working with children under the age of 21 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: Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy County Health Departments 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 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: 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 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.