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Dental Assistant (EFDA) - Spanish KSA

Multnomah County · Portland, OR · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$27.64–$33.99/hrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. Remove boilerplate, navigation, EEO, etc. Keep substantive info. We need to parse the posting. Key info: - Pay Range $27.64 - $33.99 Hourly (so Pay section with that range) - Department Health Department - Job Type Regular Represented Exemption Status United States of America (Non-Exempt) (maybe not needed) - The Opportunity: description about Integrated Clinical Services (ICS) provides quality health services... Dental Program works with community partners... 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): ability to speak, read and write fluently in Spanish and English (language testing may be required). - As the Dental Assistant (EFDA) - KSA - Spanish you will: list of duties (Clinical Functions And Provider Support, Resources Management/Infection Control, Customer Service). Those are duties. - Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including 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; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website. - To Qualify: description about considering 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. - Minimum Qualifications (required): 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. Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. 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 (A graduate from an accredited dental assistant program). BLS CPR Certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire. 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. 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). - Preferred Qualification: One (1) year of responsible dental assistant experience. - Transferable skills: description. - Screening & Evaluation (required): The Application Packet: must submit ALL requested items below. Attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND Copy of valid certificate of Expanded Function Dental Assistant, including a certification of radiologic proficiency issued by the Oregon State Board of Dental Examiners (A graduate from an accredited dental assistant program); AND Copy of BLS CPR Certification (if you have one). Note: The application, resume and 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. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process. 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: Initial review of minimum qualifications; An evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates; Consideration of top candidates/interviews; Background, reference, and education checks. Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. - Additional Information: 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: statements (EEO). We need to remove EEO boilerplate. Also remove "Applying for this posting will give you the opportunity to be placed on the eligible list for future opportunities..." etc. Also remove "Pay Equity:" etc. Also remove "Job Profile 6346 - Dental Assistant (EFDA)". Also remove "Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal..." etc. Also remove "Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): THIS WORK MATTERS! This is an Open to fill recruitment; which means the job posting will close once we have hired our new team member. So apply immediately!" This is application instruction/boilerplate; we should remove. We need to keep substantive info: About the role (description of ICS, Dental Program, role). Responsibilities (list of duties). Requirements (maybe Minimum Qualifications). Qualifications (maybe Preferred Qualification). Skills (language fluency). Benefits (benefits package). Pay (pay range). Schedule? Not mentioned explicitly; maybe not include Schedule section because no specific schedule info. The posting mentions hourly union-represented position eligible for overtime, but not schedule details. So we should not create Schedule section. We need to use

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              . We need to avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. We need to ensure we don't include sections with placeholder text. Let's extract substantive content. About the role: From posting: "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." That's about the role. Responsibilities: List: - 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. - 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. We could group them but keep as list. Requirements (Minimum Qualifications): - Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. - 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 (A graduate from an accredited dental assistant program). - BLS CPR Certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire. - 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. - 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). Note: The KSA appears also in Skills section; but we can include it under Requirements as part of qualifications. However we might separate Skills. Qualifications (Preferred): - One (1) year of responsible dental assistant experience. Transferable skills description: "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." This is more instruction; maybe we can include under Qualifications as a note. Skills: - Ability to speak, read and write fluently in Spanish and English (language testing may be required). Benefits: - Employer-funded retirement savings - Health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents - Paid parental leave - Wellness programs - Focus on work-life balance - And much more (find more details on benefits website) Pay: - Pay Range $27.64 - $33.99 Hourly Schedule: Not specified; we should not include. Now we need to output HTML fragment with headings

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              Dental Assistant (EFDA) - KSA - Spanish

              . We need to ensure we don't include boilerplate like "To Qualify", "Minimum Qualifications (required)", "Preferred Qualification", etc as headings; we use our own headings. We need to preserve all substantive information; we should not lose any details. Let's craft sections:

              About the role

              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.

              Responsibilities

              • 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.
              • 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 (

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