Dental Assistant - (EFDA Not Required)

Multnomah County; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join their team in Portland. This role offers the opportunity to work in various dental clinics, providing essential support to Dentists and Hygienists. You'll be involved in patient care, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment, and assisting in a variety of dental procedures. The position emphasizes community service, targeting underserved populations and ensuring access to vital dental services. If you're passionate about healthcare and looking to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Dental Assistant program is essential.
• Certification of radiologic proficiency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical assistance to Dentists and Hygienists.
• Set up and disinfect operators following proper procedures.

Skills

Clinical Assistance

Infection Control

Patient Interaction

Dental Procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Dental Assistant Program

BLS CPR Certification

Tools

Dental Instruments

Radiologic Equipment

Job description

Join to apply for the Dental Assistant - (EFDA Not Required) role at Multnomah County

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Dental Assistant - (EFDA Not Required) role at Multnomah County

This range is provided by Multnomah County. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$23.90/hr - $29.28/hr

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

Pay Range

$23.90 - $29.28 Hourly

Department

Health Department

Job Type

Limited Duration

Exemption Status

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled If No Date Specified)

The Opportunity

THIS WORK MATTERS!

This recruitment will fill Dental Assistant positions (EFDA is not required) in our health centers. This recruitment will fill multiple positions at dental clinics throughout the Portland Metro area. This is a Limited Duration position

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 is responsible for a variety of duties to assist Dentists and Dental Hygienists in the delivery of dental care to patients. The position could require working in different locations and teams per Dental Clinic Program Supervisor direction.

As a Dental Assistant, You Will

Clinical Functions and Provider Support

• Provide direct clinical assistance and support to Dentists and Dental Hygienists.
• Perform all aspects of 4-handed dentistry using effective and efficient techniques; mixes materials; places rubber dam; take study models impressions; take diagnostic x-rays..
• Help triage emergency patients and make providers aware of clients' needs.
• Provides patient with oral hygiene instructions and provides information on healthy food choices utilizing motivational interviewing tools
  
  

Resource Management / Infection Control

• Set up and disinfect operators following the proper procedures ensuring all instruments and supplies are available for patient care.
• Clean and sterilize instruments according to established infection control guidelines.
  
  

Customer Service

• Interact with patients respectfully and courteously.
• Proactively monitor client wait times and ensure patients are informed of any schedule delays.
• Conducts phone follow-ups and documentation.
  
  

Diversity and Inclusion: 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 for details about how we typically screen applications and review our overview of the selection process.

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.

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Completion of Dental Assistant program
• Certification of radiologic proficiency is preferred, and you have the ability to obtain it within six months of hire by already completing a Oregon Board approved course , issued by the Oregon State Board of Dental Examiners.
• BLS CPR Certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
  
  

Preferred Qualification

• One(1) year of responsible dental assistant experience or a graduate from an accredited dental assistant program.
• Infection Control Certification from DANB
  
  

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.
  
  

SCREENING AND EVALUATION

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 application/ resume and cover letter for minimum qualifications and all required attachments. If you do not address the minimum qualifications in the application, your application will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the recruitment process.
• Phone screen
• Oral exam
• Consideration of top candidates
• Background, reference, and education checks
  
  

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 Dental Assistant Certificate. You can either attach a scanned copy to your application or take a picture/screenshot of it and send it to the Recruiter at their work cell (971)-500-1714

Copy of BLS CPR Certification (if you have one)

Optional: A cover letter addressing:

• Why are you interested in the position, and
• How do your skills, training, and experience meet the required minimum qualifications for this position
  
  

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

Martin Clark

Email

[e-mail]

Phone

[phone]

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

6339 - Dental Assistant

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Multnomah County by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Dental Assistant” roles.

Orthodontic Dental Assistant, Grand Ave Dental Office (40hrs, Days)

Portland, OR $42,424.00-$77,207.00 3 days ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.