Dental Hygienist - Gresham, United States - Multnomah County

Multnomah County Gresham, United States

1 week ago

Description

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

Pay Range:
$ $52.42 Hourly

Department:
Health Department

Job Type:
On-Call

Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

The Opportunity:

THIS WORK MATTERS

As an On-Call Registered Dental Hygienist you will:

Provide direct dental hygiene clinical treatment and education in oral health maintenance and prevention to dental clinic patients or the community.
Develop and implement an individual preventive oral health program for clinic patients and other interested individuals and organizations.
Provide clinical dental hygiene services as listed below.

Clinical hygienists will achieve improved oral health for patients as a vital component to the oral health team. They also provide much needed education and prevention services to a culturally diverse population that often has limited prior exposure to modern dental procedures. MCHD dental staff are expected to 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.

As an On-Call Registered Dental Hygienist other duties will include:

Provide clinical dental hygiene services including but not limited to: prophylaxis, 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 of patients and proper chart documentation.
Educate patients on preventive dental actions that improve dental and overall health of patient, to include practical and physical demonstration of best brushing and cleaning methods, new techniques or products that help for better cleaning and maintenance of teeth and mouth health, and provide written materials as an avenue to reinforce best oral health techniques.
Demonstrate and teach oral hygiene methods and develop an individual prevention plan for each client that considers the patient's physical, mental and emotional skills and/or limitations.
Administer topical and local anesthetic.
Prescribe fluoride and antimicrobial solutions.
Provide triage for emergency situations to improve patient flow and respond to emergency situations of patients in clinic or presenting for services.
Oversee and control strict asepsis controls to prevent transmission of communicable diseases; maintain strict control over the dispensing and use of toxic materials.
Maintain chain of infection control during care and charting and take responsibility for infection control in the clinic.
Maintain and follow all safety standards and protocols.
Work in central sterilization, including processing instruments, and sterilizing instruments for all providers.

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:

We will consider 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/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.

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)
BLS CPR Certification (Please attach a copy to your applicant materials)

Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*:

*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.

You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

Nitrous oxide permit in state of Oregon
Dental Hygiene Expanded Practice permit in state of Oregon
Fluency in a language other than English
Experience using Epic/Wisdom EHR

SCREENING & EVALUATION:

REQUIRED APPLICATION PACKET: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.

1. Attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND

2. Attach a Cover Letter addressing the following:

Demonstrate your experience working with diverse vulnerable populations; and
How you meet the qualifications for this position; and
Why you are interested in the 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:

Initial review of minimum qualifications
Resume and Cover Letter Review
Phone screen
Consideration of top candidates
Language assessment
Background, reference

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

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:
Darcy Stjernberg Morey

Email:
darcy.stjernberg-

Phone:
x85958

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.

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