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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. 

• 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 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.

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.

Type of Position: This position is eligible for overtime.

Type: Represented

FLSA: Non-Exempt  

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.