Dental Assistant

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$25.25 - $30.92 Hourly

Department:

Health Department

Job Type:

Regular Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

The Opportunity:

THIS WORK MATTERS!

Integrated Clinical Services (ICS) provides quality health services for people who experience barriers to accessing care. The Dental Program works with many community partners, targeting underserved populations in Multnomah County to ensure access to dental services including providing education, prevention and dental treatment. The Dental Assistant (EFDA) is responsible for a variety of duties to assist Dentists and Dental Hygienists in the delivery of dental care to patients. Creates a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. 

*The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, regular, temporary, limited duration, and on-call positions*

As an EFDA, you will perform the following duties: 

Clinical Functions and Provider Support

• Provides direct clinical assistance and support to Dentists and Dental Hygienists

• Performs all aspects of 4 handed dentistry using effective and efficient techniques; mixes materials; places rubber dam, takes study models impressions. 

• Anticipates provider needs during treatment. Keeps the provider informed of all schedule changes and unfilled appointments. Triages emergency patients, makes providers aware of clients needs. 

• Performs Dental Assisting and expanded functions including rubber cup prophylaxis, applying sealants, polishing amalgams, placing/removing matrix retainers, removes excess cement and placing temporary restorations. 

Resources Management/Infection Control

• Sets up and disinfects operatories following the proper procedures ensuring all instruments and supplies are available for patient care. 

• Reports necessary repair needs, observes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines and monitors supply (Inventory) levels.

Customer Service

• Interacts with patients in a respectful and courteous manner.  Proactively monitors client wait times and ensures patients are kept informed of schedule delays.

• Conducts phone follow-up and documentation for missed patient appointments. Acts as liaison with treatment staff and providers. 

Diversity and Inclusion:At Multnomah County, we don't just accept differences; we value and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee, you will create a work culture of respect, trust, and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item in a section is labeled required for details about how we typically screen applications and review our overview of the selection process.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be as noted below. All non-traditional education, training, and experience will be evaluated.

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

• Possession of an appropriate and valid certificate of Expanded Function Dental Assistant, including a certification of radiologic proficiencyissued by the Oregon State Board of Dental Examiners (A graduate from an accredited dental assistant program)

• BLS CPR Certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.

• Successful completion of a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association is a prerequisite for performing the application of pit and fissure sealants. Successful completion of courses of instruction required prior to certification.

Preferred Qualification: One(1) year of responsible dental assistant experience or a graduate from an accredited dental assistant program.

Other: This position requires a background investigation, which may include being fingerprinted. Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation.

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military), or life experiences relevant to this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

SCREENING AND EVALUATION:

The Selection Process:For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of application/ resume and cover letter for minimum qualifications and all required attachments. If you do not address the minimum qualifications in the application, your application will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the recruitment process.

• Phone screen

• Oral exam

• Consideration of top candidates

• Background, reference, and education checks

Required: The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.

An application/ resume demonstrating you meet minimum qualifications, AND

Copy of your valid certification of Expanded Function Dental Assistance including a certification of radiologic proficiency issued by the Oregon State Board of Dental Examiners. You can either attach a scanned copy to your application or take a picture/screenshot of it and send it to the Recruiter at their work cell (971)-500-1714 copy of your valid certification of Expanded Function Dental Assistance including a certification of radiologic proficiency issued by the Oregon State Board of Dental Examiners.

Copy of BLS CPR Certification (if you have one)

Optional: A cover letter addressing:

• Why are you interested in the position, and

• How do your skills, training, and experience meet the required minimum qualifications for this position 

Note: Please be mindful of checking your email inbox for messages from the Recruiter, as you may be emailed requesting additional information. If a response is not received in a timely manner, your application may not be considered.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Type of Position: This position is eligible for overtime.

Type: Represented

FLSA: Non-Exempt  

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Sheetal Sarawat

Email:

[email protected]

Phone:

+1 (971) 5001714

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Job Profile:

6346 - Dental Assistant (EFDA)