Dental Assistant - EFDA - On-Call - Open Until Filled



Job Details

Dental Assistant - EFDA - On-Call - Open Until Filled
Employer

Multnomah County-DONOT USE THIS AGENCY_JEY EREFERENCE

Salary

$19.19 - $23.52 Hourly

Location

Various Locations, OR

Job Type

On Call

Job Number

6346-34

Department

Health Department

Division

Integrated Clinical Services

Opening Date

05/04/2017

Overview

THIS WORK MATTERS!

Multnomah County Health Department - Dental is seeking on-call Dental Assistants (EFDA). Days and hours vary based on clinic needs, including same day and/or weekend needs. On-call positions may float between various Dental clinics at Billi Odegaard, Northeast, Rockwood, East County, Southeast Dental Clinics and Corrections Health.  

Integrated Clinical Services provides quality health services for people who experience barriers to accessing care.  The vision of Integrated Clinical Services is to provide services that are integrated and connected to support optional health, reducing wait times and optimizing access.

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.

As an Dental Assistant (EFDA) you will:

  1. Provide direct clinical assistance to dentists and dental hygienists; perform 4-handed dentistry, including passing instruments for operative and oral surgery procedures and mixing filling materials; use child restraints when required; assist in administering oral sedation
  2. Perform expanded duty functions, including child and adult rubber cup oral prophylaxis, mixing and applying pit and fissure sealant and polishing amalgam restorations; placing and removing matrix retainers for alloy and composite restorations, removing temporary crowns and cleaning teeth in preparation for final cementation, performing preliminary fitting of crowns and any other functions permitted under OAR 818-042-0070.
  3. Take digital radiographs
  4. Take alginate impressions and pour models; telephone other laboratories for pick-ups; perform limited laboratory procedures.
  5. Instruct patients and their families on oral hygiene and oral disease prevention.  
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.

To Qualify

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

  • Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
  • Requires one year of responsible dental assistant experience or graduate from an accredited dental assistant program.
License/Certificates:
  • 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.
  • Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment.
Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
  • 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.
  • Corrections Health experience
*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for 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 Application Packet:
1.      A resume. Include month and year for each listed work experience.
2.      A cover letter addressing why you are interested in this opportunity with us and how your qualifications and experiences make you the ideal candidate for this position. The cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. 
3.      An attached copy of Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification
 
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates as follows:
1.      Initial review of minimum qualifications
2.      Resume and cover letter review
3.      Phone screen
4.      Oral exam
5.      Consideration of top candidates
6.      Language assessment (if applicable)
7.      Background, reference, and education checks
 
Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference for this recruitment. Review our veterans' preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply. The recruiter as listed on the job announcement must receive all required documentation by the closing date of the recruitment.
 
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.
 
Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Type: Classified Represented
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Additional Information

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

Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference for this recruitment. Review our veterans' preference website 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?
Jon Marquardt, Recruiter
Health Department
421 SW Oak Street, Ste 210, Portland, OR 97204
jon.m.marquardt@multco.us
503-988-8647

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.

Benefits help you manage now -- and plan ahead

We offer a comprehensive array of benefits in support of your physical, emotional and financial well-being. Family members, including eligible spouses, domestic partners and children, are covered under most of our benefits programs. Benefits vary depending on position and full-time or part-time status.Health insurance (medical, vision, Rx and dental):

  • We cover most of the cost of health care premiums for our full-time employees; part-time employees have a larger share of the cost
  • Select from several plan options offering flexibility when choosing a doctor, dentist or hospital
  • Most plans include alternative care, complementary care, vision and hearing
Retiree coverage:
Continued health insurance for eligible employees upon retirement

Paid leave:
  • Vacation: Typically new employees receive 12 vacation days a year; amount varies based on position and increases with years of service
  • Holidays: A generous number of holidays per year; varies by position
  • Sick leave: 12 days of sick leave per year (for full-time) with no maximum accrual
  • Paid parental leave: Eligible employees receive six weeks of paid parental leave
  • Other leaves: Judicial leave, military leave, bereavement leave
Retirement pension:
  • Qualify for a defined benefit pension after five years of vesting
  • We pick up the employee's share of the retirement contribution (6% of subject wages)
  • See the PERS website for more information: www.pers.state.or.us
Deferred compensation:
  • Employees may participate in a 457(b) deferred compensation plan, similar to a 401(k), through convenient payroll deductions
  • Both pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) plan options are available
Life insurance:
  • We provide life insurance at no cost to employees
  • Employee may purchase additional insurance at discounted group rates
Disability and long-term care insurance:
  • Employees are automatically enrolled in a county-paid long-term disability program
  • We offer short-term disability coverage
  • Employees in many positions can purchase long-term care insurance at discounted group rates
Flexible spending accounts:
  • Option to set aside pre-tax money to cover eligible health and dependent child care expenses.
Flexible work schedules:
Depending on assignment, we offer a variety of flexible work schedules to meet employee needs.

Bus pass program:
All regular employees have access to free public transportation throughout the Portland metropolitan area, including TriMet, MAX, Portland Streetcar and C-TRAN local routes.

Wellness program:
We offer a comprehensive wellness program to support, connect, and encourage employees who are actively developing the personal habits necessary to thrive. Some highlights:
  • Health club discounts and on-site fitness centers
  • Option to receive individualized health coaching and assessment tools through health providers
  • Encouragement and resources to help you make healthy lifestyle choices
  • Employee-led wellness campaigns and challenges to continuously improve our culture of healthy behaviors
Disclaimer:
This is a general description of the benefits offered through employment with Multnomah County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. In the event of any incorrect information, applicable laws, rules, collective bargaining agreements or official plan documents will prevail.

For more information:
Multnomah County Benefits Office

01
How did you find out about this job? Please be specific. What job fair, outreach event, or advertisement did you see? What website? Referral from an employee? If so, who? Your response will help us conduct effective outreach in the future. Thank you.
02
Please indicate if you have any experience working in a corrections facility. (Having little or no experience does not disqualify you from applying).
  • One to less than three years
  • Three to less than five years
  • Five years or more years
  • None of the above
03
Did you attach a copy of your EFDA certificate including certification of radiologic proficiency? (REQUIRED: You must submit a copy of your EFDA and radiological proficiency and sealant certificates with your name written clearly on each, otherwise your application will be rejected without further notice.)
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
Multnomah County-DONOT USE THIS AGENCY_JEY EREFERENCE
Address
501 SE Hawthorne Blvd.

Portland, Oregon, 97214
Phone
503.988.5015

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