Dentist - On Call

Multnomah County•Gresham, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dentist is part of Multnomah County Health Department’s Integrated Clinical Services Division, which provides integrated health services for people who experience barriers to accessing care. The Dental Program works with community partners to expand access to dental education, prevention, and treatment for underserved populations in Multnomah County. This is an on-call position; the County is ideally seeking dentists available to work one or more of Monday, Tuesday, or Saturday. The Dentist provides professional dental and oral surgical care in a County dental clinic, including examination, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of oral disease and disorders. The role also includes emergency dental care, patient counseling, clinical documentation, and referrals when cases or conditions require other services. The Dentist guides clinic staff and students, contributes to clinic policies and operations, and is responsible for infection control and workplace safety practices.

Requirements

Dental degree (DDS or DMD) from an accredited institution.
Valid Oregon Dental License.
Federal DEA License with an Oregon address.
Current CPR card.
Oregon Nitrous permit.
Registration required to deliver or dispense controlled substances under Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 475.125.
Depending on assignment, may be required to pass a criminal background check, hold a valid driver license, and/or obtain additional training, licenses, or certificates.
Submit a cover letter addressing qualifications for the position and a resume/CV.

Nice To Haves

Availability to work one or more of Monday, Tuesday, or Saturday.

Responsibilities

Examine, diagnose, and treat abnormalities, injuries, and disorders of the oral cavity and associated structures.
Interpret radiographs and diagnostic tests, and review medical histories, oral habits, diet, and nutrition to plan dental treatment.
Provide preventative, periodontal, oral surgery, endodontic, and prosthodontic treatment; restore teeth and extract non-restorable teeth.
Counsel patients on oral disease control and provide treatment for infections and diseases of the oral cavity.
Prescribe appropriate medication, administer anesthesia, and examine, prepare, and fit prosthetic appliances.
Screen patients for oral cancer.
Triage and treat emergency dental patients, including patients in acute pain; provide oral surgery as necessary and treat post-operative complications.
Refer complex cases and non-dental problems to appropriate services, and identify medical conditions for referral to a primary care provider.
Manage complex dental treatment and patients with anxious behavior; complete documentation in a timely manner and maintain acceptable chart-audit results.
Prescribe Schedule II, III, and IV medications to other County dentists within established parameters.
Instruct staff on maintaining accurate dental examination and treatment records; participate in staff conferences to review and improve clinic and County dental care programs.
Assist with developing dental clinic operating policies and procedures and with supervising clinic staff.
Determine insurance coverage limits and discuss treatment options when patients lack insurance.
Provide indirect supervision and technical guidance to dental assistants, designated dental students, and other clinic staff; instruct them in oral disease prevention and control.
Exercise functional and technical supervision over assigned professional and technical staff and students.
Oversee asepsis and infection-control practices, including controls against communicable disease and the safe dispensing and use of toxic materials.
Follow safety standards and protocols and participate in practices and initiatives that promote a safe and healthy workplace.
Create a respectful, trusting, and understanding work culture for the diverse populations served; promptly bring conduct that interferes with a discrimination- and harassment-free workplace to the County’s attention.