EFDA (On Call)

Dental Assistant (EFDA)

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.

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, makes providers aware of clients 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.

Resources Management / Infection Control

Customer Service

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.

Minimum Qualifications / Transferable Skills

Preferred Qualification : One(1) year of responsible dental assistant experience or a graduate from an accredited dental assistant program.

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

Transferable skills : Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military), or life experiences relevant to this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

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.

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 : Sheetal Sarawat Email : sheetal.sarawat@multco.us Phone : +1 (971) 5001714

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)