Location: Portland,OR, USA
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$23.23 - $28.47 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):
November 19, 2024
The Opportunity:
Overview:
THIS WORK MATTERS!
Calling all aspiring dental professionals! Looking for a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the dental field and build your career? Look no further, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Integrated Clinical Services (ICS) provides quality health services for people who experience barriers to accessing care. The vision of ICS is to provide services that are integrated and connected to support optimal health, reducing wait times, and optimizing access.
The School and Community Oral Health (SCOH) Program Assistant (Health Assistant 2) works in the SCOH program assisting the Expanded Practice Dental Hygienist with dental days in the school dental sealant program supporting student health center dental, baby day, and other projects. You will be responsible for All Smiles Collaborative programs - registering patients, dropping charges, inputting reporting data, transporting supplies, contacting parents and schools, promoting the dental program in school classrooms and at school functions, and assisting the hygienists as needed with care delivery, limited clinical procedural functions and documentation. During school closures, this position will assist the ICS dental clinics as needed.
As the SCOH Program Assistant, you will:
* Provide direct limited clinical chairside assistance and support to Dental Hygienists as needed during dental assessments, dental sealants, and other preventative dental needs.
* Chairside assistance may include passing cotton rolls, mirrors, etc. that do not require formal dental training.
* Set up SCOH dental care and equipment needs following the proper procedures ensuring all instruments and supplies are available for patient care.
* Clean areas via wiping down surfaces and preparing instruments for sterilization according to established infection control guidelines.
* Follow and promote Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines and monitor supply inventory levels.
* Provide direction and feedback to students and volunteers who assist in the school sealant program.
* Communicate pertinent information to the dental team concerning dental student and volunteer performance or concerns.
* Gather and input data into program reporting documents, program forms and medical charts.
* Ensure medical and protected personal information is managed appropriately to maintain HIPAA and department standards.
* Conduct outreach calls in an effort to engage priority populations in needed preventive or follow up care.
* Provide culturally appropriate oral health and adolescent health education and promotion to patients, educators, and parents related to needed preventive services.
* Support programmatic or operational goals to meet annual metric targets for identified and priority populations.
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.
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 benefits website.
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 Workforce Equity Strategic Plan and exploring our Core Competencies for all County employees.
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: Completion of the twelfth grade; AND
Experience: One (1) year of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Other:
* Must have valid CPR / BLS certification upon hire OR within 30 days of hire.
* 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 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
Note: 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.
* - Only apply ONCE for this opportunity. Duplicate applications CANNOT be submitted in Workday. --
* 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: My Career Profile) 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.
* External applicant: When completing the application on Workday as an external candidate (including volunteers, unpaid interns, contractors, and community partners) through you will come to a page where you will see the Resume/CV section. 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. You must complete these tasks or actions before the job posting closes.
* 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 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.
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Type of Position: This position is eligible for overtime.
Type: Represented
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Location: Gateway Children's Center: 10317 E Burnside St Portland OR 97216
Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4pm
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:
...@multco.us
Phone:
+1 (503) #######
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:
6294 - Health Assistant 2