Dental Assistant; EFDA; Spanish KSA

Job Details

Pay Range: $27.64 - $33.99 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)

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) - KSA - Spanish is responsible for a variety of duties to assist Dentists and Dental Hygienists in the delivery of dental care to patients. Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

(KSA):
This position requires the ability to speak, read and write fluently 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 model impressions
• Anticipates provider needs during treatment
• Keeps the provider informed of all schedule changes and unfilled appointments
• Triages emergency patients, makes providers aware of client 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

• Employer-funded retirement savings
• Health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs
• A focus on work-life balance

Type of Position:
This hourly union-represented position is eligible for overtime

Type:
Represented

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.

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. 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 in 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.

Pay Equity:
Pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. Actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex,…