OPS DENTIST - 64858668

Position

Title : OPS DENTIST – (Part‑time, 20 hours per week)
Agency : Department of Health, Okaloosa County
Pay Plan : Temp
Salary : $75.00 per hour
Posting Closing Date : 08/31/2026

Responsibilities

This part‑time position provides comprehensive dental services as part of the Department of Health Okaloosa Dental Program. Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct dental exams, diagnose, plan and evaluate treatment for oral pathology, including emergency surgery and preventive care.
• Interpret radiographs and intraoral photographs for diagnosis and management of infections and oral diseases.
• Treat infections, diseases, injuries, malformations; perform extractions, oral surgical procedures, and restorative work with composites.
• Apply topical fluoride, perform occlusal analysis, scaling, root planning, prophylaxis, and mount articulated models for lab services.
• Maintain accurate dental records, billing sheets and compliance with Medicaid and OSHA guidelines.
• Provide educational and promotional programs on dental health.
• Coordinate quarterly with dental staff to review records, update policies, and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with the Dental Program Manager to maintain program policies, infection control manuals, and stay current with Medicaid billing guidelines.
• Input and verify electronic assessment reports (EARs) in the HMS system and reconcile with timesheets.
• Provide consultative assistance to public and private entities on oral health issues.
• Ensure quality of care complies with state and federal laws and Florida Department of Health guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Agency’s mission and vision.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to weigh relative costs and benefits of potential actions.
• Problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, and behavioral competencies.

Qualifications

• License to practice dentistry in Florida (Chapter 466, Florida Statutes).
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Where You Will Work

Florida Department of Health, Okaloosa County
810 E. James Lee Blvd., Crestview, FL

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave.
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year.
• State group insurance options: health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• Additional benefits available.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. All applicants must meet the required English language proficiency. The Department supports a drug‑free workplace and requires reasonable‑suspicion drug testing as mandated by law. Veterans and persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations; notice must be provided in advance to the hiring authority or the People First Service Center.