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

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.  

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.

• 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.

• 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

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

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.