Expanded Practice Dental Hygienist - Mobile Clinic Van

The Opportunity

THIS WORK MATTERS!

This dental hygienist position qualifies for Loan Repayment Options.

Current Employees

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

Schedule

• 4 days per week: 8 hours/day
• Mondays and Tuesdays - late days, 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
• Wednesdays and Thursdays - early days, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Required

• Attach a Resume demonstrating you meet minimum qualifications;
• Attach a Cover Letter addressing the following:
• - Demonstrate your experience working with diverse vulnerable populations;
• - How you meet the qualifications for this position;
• - Why you are interested in the position

As the Dental Hygienist, you will provide

• Direct Patient Care
• Provide clinical dental hygiene services, including prophylaxes, administering local anesthesia, scaling and root planing, fluoride application, complete periodontal charting and periodontal treatment; expose and mount dental radiographs; place dental sealants; take blood pressure, review and sign paper medical history forms of patient information, treatment plan, and proper chart documentation.
• Capture and save intraoral diagnostic information, including intraoral images, where appropriate.
• Demonstrate and teach oral hygiene methods and develop an individual prevention plan for each client that considers and includes the patient’s physical, mental and emotional skills and/or limitations, as presented or shared by the patient.
• Administer topical and local anesthesia.
• Prescribe fluoride and antimicrobial solutions.
• Works to meet set productivity goals.
• Indirect Patient Care
• Seeks clinical consultation from other clinicians as needed as part of practice management.
• Provide consultation to other role groups. Helps prioritize and direct activities of the care team.
• Coverage for clinical colleagues in their absence.
• Completes patient documentation and manages electronic in-basket according to established policies and procedures.
• Follow-up on utilization issues (ED, hospital admissions) including specialty referrals and consultations - with support from Primary Care team members.
• Supports integration of Teledentistry in the mobile clinic settings to provide optimal patient care.
• Works closely with Mobile Clinic care team members including medical provider, medical assessment, case manager and others.
• Participates in team, professional, and Health Center-wide meetings to remain connected to new and changing programs and services that may benefit Mobile Clinic patients.
• Participates in continuing education to maintain licensure, and current, evidence based practices.
• Infection Control/Safety
• Oversee and control strict asepsis controls to prevent transmission of communicable diseases; maintain strict control over the dispensing and use of toxic materials.
• Maintains chain of infection control during care and charting, and takes responsibility for infection control in the clinic for dental services.
• Maintains and follows all safety standards and protocols.
• EPDH will manage sterilization of all dental equipment needed for mobile dental services, including processing and sterilizing instruments, according to the dental protocol for instrument sterilization.
• Completes charting in a timely manner. Maintain a safe clinic and workplace.
• Position will receive safety and health training so that they can safely and properly do their work.
• Position will be required to follow all policies/procedures in place to promote a safe and healthful workplace.
• Position will incorporate safe work practices with each task performed and actively participate in initiatives designed to promote a safe work environment.

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. 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 in 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

• 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.
• Education/Training/Experience:
• Equivalent to an Associate’s Degree AND,
• One (1) to four (4) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties
• Other:
• Dental Hygiene license issued by the State of Oregon
• BLS CPR Certification (Please attach a copy to your applicant materials)
• Expanded Practice Permit
• Driver’s License
• Preferred qualification:
• Nitrous oxide permit
• Spanish/English language

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

To protect the health of the community and employees, Multnomah County requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption as a qualification of employment.

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.

Questions?

Recruiter: Christopher Bogan
Email: christopher.bogan@multco.us
Phone: +1 (971) 4389901

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