Job Description

Requisition No: 868319

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: DENTAL ASSISTANT - 64081633

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64081633

Salary: 37,440.00

Posting Closing Date: 02/19/2026

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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.

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.