Registered Dental Hygienist (Limited Duration

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

Pay Range : $ - $ Hourly

$ - $ Hourly

Department : Health Department

Health Department

Job Type : Limited Duration

Limited Duration

Exemption Status :

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

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

The Opportunity :

Are you a dental hygienist who would like the flexibility to work hours a day? If this sounds like you, please keep reading!

If you're passionate about oral health and committed to providing exceptional patient care but do not want the 8-10 hour work days, then consider joining our team as a Registered Dental Hygienist with reduced work hours! This unique opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of our diverse community while enjoying a flexible and rewarding work schedule.

As a 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.

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.

As the Registered Dental Hygienist , other duties will include :

Provide clinical dental hygiene services, including prophylaxes, scaling, 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 individual prevention plan for each client that considers the patient’s physical, mental and emotional skills and / or limitations.

Administer topical and local anesthesia.

Prescribes fluoride and antimicrobial solutions. Provide triage for emergent 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.

Maintains chain of infection control during care and charting and takes responsibility for infection control in the clinic.

Maintains and follows all safety standards and protocols.

Work in central sterilization, including processing instruments, and sterilizing instruments for all providers.

There are 3 positions available at these location :

Southeast Dental Clinic

Mid County Dental Clinic

East County Dental Clinic

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 ofpage.

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

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* : 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.

Transferable skills : 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.

SCREENING & EVALUATION :

REQUIRED :

The 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 application, resume and cover letter should clearly demonstrate your work experience / skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided 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.

Internal applicant : If you are an internal candidate (current employee, including on-call, regular, probationary, limited duration, and temporary employee), your job application will consist of the career profile that you complete in Workday.

Before you apply, please make sure to do the following :

Navigate to your profile in Workday (see : ) and click on the Career section of your profile. Complete all sections of your career profile that you want to have included in your application (Job History, Education, Skills, Languages, Certifications, etc.).

When completing the application on Workday as an internal candidate, you will need to scroll down to see the Resume / Cover Letter section on your screen.

This is the place where you may upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the Upload button for EACH document you’d like to upload.

There will be no other prompts for you to upload your resume and cover letter.

Do not click the Submit button before you upload your documents.

After You Apply :

Please save a copy of this job posting for your reference, as it will not be available for you to view online after the job posting closes.

Log in to your Workday account before the job posting closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions to complete.

These can be found under the My Applications section.

Check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.

The Selection Process : For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview ofpage. 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

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

Our Commitment to Safety, Trust and Belonging : Multnomah County is committed to developing, nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities.

County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential.

Learn more by reading our and exploring our for all County employees.

Applying for this posting will give you the opportunity to be placed on the eligible list for future opportunities for Program Specialist Senior positions as positions for these programs become available.

The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill regular, full or part time, temporary, and limited duration assignments.

Salary / Pay : Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role.

However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education.

Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters

Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical.

All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response.

During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities.

For more information, please visit thepage.

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 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 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 : Phone :

Phone :

1 (503) 9885958 x85958

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

Job Profile :

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