Dental Hygienist - Mobile Clinic Van

Expanded Practice Registered Dental Hygienist

Department:
Health Department
Job Type: Regular Represented
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Pay Range: $46.70 - $57.43 Hourly

This Limited‑Duration position works on a mobile medical clinic providing dental hygiene clinical treatment and education to a culturally diverse population. The Hygienist develops and implements individual preventive oral health programs and promotes a respectful, inclusive workplace.

• Provide clinical dental hygiene services, including prophylaxes, local anesthesia, scaling and root planing, fluoride application, periodontal charting, exposure and mounting radiographs, sealant placement, and blood pressure checks.
• Capture and save intraoral diagnostic information and images.
• Demonstrate and teach oral hygiene methods, and develop individualized prevention plans.
• Administer topical and local anesthesia and prescribe fluoride and antimicrobial solutions.
• Work to meet productivity goals.
• Seek clinical consultation from other clinicians as needed and provide consultation to other role groups.
• Coordinate with behavioral health, pharmacy, medical and dental providers to integrate care.
• Provide coverage for clinical colleagues when absent.
• Complete patient documentation, manage electronic in‑basket, follow up on utilization issues, and support Teledentistry integration.
• Maintain infection control standards and prosthetic safety protocols.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and continuing education to maintain licensure.

4 days per week: 8 hours per day. 2 late days (Mon/Tue 10:00 am‑6:30 pm) and 2 early days (Wed/Thu 8:00 am‑4:30 pm).

• Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene.
• One to four years of experience performing duties listed.
• Dental Hygiene license issued by the State of Oregon.
• BLS CPR Certification.
• Expanded Practice Permit.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Nitrous oxide permit.
• Spanish/English bilingual ability.

• Full COVID‑19 vaccination or approved exemption required.

Qualified veterans may apply for preference. See Oregon Law for details.

Reasonable accommodation is available under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Multnomah County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for reference.

Recruiter:
Christopher Bogan
Email: christopher.bogan
Phone: