EFDA- Spanish and English

Current Employees

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Health Department

Regular Represented

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

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.

This recruitment will fill Bilingual Spanish and English Dental Assistant positions.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

(KSA): Bilingual in Spanish and English (language testing may be required)

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications /Transferable

Skills:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

• 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 proficiency issued by the Oregon State Board of Dental Examiners.
• 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.

Preferred

Qualification:

One (1) year of responsible dental assistant experience.

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.

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. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

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 in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

This position is eligible for overtime.

Non-Exempt