DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64061262
Your Specific Responsibilities
This position is in the Dental Unit of the St. Lucie County Health Department and functions under the guidance and leadership of the Dental Director. This is work providing Dental Hygiene Services, conducting preventative and educational Dental Health Programs in clinic and/or outreach, school settings. This position will also assist other sites or the sealant program for coverage as needed. This is a full-time, in-office position.
Qualifications
- Licensed Dental Hygienist as required by Chapter 468 Florida Statutes
- Bilingual (preferred)
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of dental hygiene and public health principles, practices, and techniques
- Ability to work with clients and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Ability to plan and evaluate services provided
- Ability to organize and coordinate work assignments
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- Ability to communicate effectively and be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Skill in computer software applications
Benefits
- 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
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition waivers
- More!
Where You Will Work
St. Lucie, Florida/Fort Pierce, Florida
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
- 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
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition waivers
- More!
Qualifications
- Minimum: Licensed Dental Hygienist as required by Chapter 468 Florida Statutes
- Preferred: Bilingual
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of dental hygiene and public health principles, practices, and techniques
- Ability to work with clients and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Ability to plan and evaluate services provided
- Ability to organize and coordinate work assignments
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- Ability to communicate effectively and be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Skill in computer software applications
Benefits
- 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
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition waivers
- More!
Where You Will Work
St. Lucie, Florida/Fort Pierce, Florida
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
- 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
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition waivers
- More!
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.