EFDA- Spanish and English

Current employees : Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range :

$26.08 - $31.94 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) :

The Opportunity :

THIS WORK MATTERS!

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) 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.

• This recruitment will fill Bilingual Spanish and English Dental Assistant positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) : Bilingual in Spanish and English (language testing may be required)

As an EFDA, you will perform the following duties :

Clinical Functions and Provider Support

Resources Management / Infection Control

Customer Service

Diversity and Inclusion : At Multnomah County, we don't just accept differences; we value 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 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.

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 labeled required for details about how we typically screen applications and review our overview of the selection process.

Minimum Qualifications / Transferable Skills

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be as noted below. All non-traditional education, training, and experience will be evaluated.

Preferred Qualification : One(1) year of responsible dental assistant experience.

Other : This position requires a background investigation, which may include being fingerprinted. Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation.

SCREENING AND EVALUATION :

The Selection Process : For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows :

Required : The Application Packet : You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.

An application / resume demonstrating you meet minimum qualifications, AND

Copy of your valid certification of Expanded Function Dental Assistance including a certification of radiologic proficiency issued by the Oregon State Board of Dental Examiners. You can either attach a scanned copy to your application or take a picture / screenshot of it and send it to the Recruiter at their work cell (971)-500-1714 copy of your valid certification of Expanded Function Dental Assistance including a certification of radiologic proficiency issued by the Oregon State Board of Dental Examiners.

Copy of BLS CPR Certification (if you have one)

Optional : A cover letter addressing :

Note : Please be mindful of checking your email inbox for messages from the Recruiter, as you may be emailed requesting additional information. If a response is not received in a timely manner, your application may not be considered.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

Type of Position : This position is eligible for overtime.

Type : Represented

FLSA : Non-Exempt

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. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans' Preference : Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference. Review our veterans' preference page 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?

Recruiter : Martin Clark

Email : martindc@multco.us

Phone :

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

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.

Job Profile :

6346 - Dental Assistant (EFDA)