EFDA- Spanish and English

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- Spanish and English role at Multnomah County

Pay Range: $26.08 - $31.94 Hourly

Department:
Health Department

Job Type: Regular Represented

Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)

The Opportunity

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 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.

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 and makes providers aware of client needs
• Performs Dental Assisting and expanded functions, including rubber cup prophylaxis, applying sealants, polishing amalgams, placing/removing matrix retainers, removing 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 them to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 labelled required. All non‑traditional education, training, and experience will be evaluated.

Minimum Qualifications / Transferable Skills

• 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 (graduation 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 – prerequisite for performing the application of pit and fissure sealants and required courses of instruction

Preferred Qualification

One (1) year of responsible dental assistant experience.

Other

This position requires a background investigation, which may include fingerprinting. Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation.

Screening and Evaluation The Selection Process

• Initial review of application/resume and cover letter for minimum qualifications and all required attachments. If the minimum qualifications are not addressed, the application is considered incomplete
• Phone screen
• Oral exam
• Consideration of top candidates
• Background, reference, and education checks

Required:

The Application Packet

• Application/Resume demonstrating you meet…