Expanded Practice Dental Hygienist - Mobile Clinic Van

Multnomah County•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This dental hygienist position qualifies for Loan Repayment Options. The Expanded Practice Registered Dental Hygienist works collaboratively with an integrated care team to provide direct dental hygiene clinical treatment and education in oral health maintenance and prevention to mobile medical clinic patients. The position develops and implements an individual preventive oral health program for clinic patients, other interested individuals and organizations. The position provides much-needed education and prevention services to a culturally diverse population that often has limited prior exposure to modern dental procedures. It 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. 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. This is a Limited Duration position.

Requirements

Equivalent to an Associate’s Degree
One (1) to four (4) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties
Dental Hygiene license issued by the State of Oregon
BLS CPR Certification
Expanded Practice Permit
Driver’s License
Multnomah County COVID-19 Vaccination (or approved medical or religious exemption)

Nice To Haves

Nitrous oxide permit
Spanish/English language

Responsibilities

Provide clinical dental hygiene services, including prophylaxes, administering local anesthesia, 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 forms of patient information, treatment plan, and proper chart documentation
Capture and save intraoral diagnostic information, including intraoral images, where appropriate
Demonstrate and teach oral hygiene methods and develop an individual prevention plan for each client that considers and includes the patient’s physical, mental and emotional skills and/or limitations, as presented or shared by the patient
Administer topical and local anesthesia
Prescribes fluoride and antimicrobial solutions
Works to meet set productivity goals
Seeks clinical consultation from other clinicians as needed as part of practice management
Provide consultation to other role groups
Helps prioritize and direct activities of the care team
Coordinates with behavioral health, pharmacy, medical and dental providers to effectively integrate care
As needed, provides coverage for clinical colleagues in their absence
Completes patient documentation and manages electronic in-basket according to established policies and procedures
Follow-up on utilization issues (ED, hospital admissions) including specialty referrals and consultations - with support from Primary Care team members
Supports integration of Teledentistry in the mobile clinic settings to provide optimal patient care
Works closely with Mobile Clinic care team members including medical provider, medical assessment, case manager and others
Participates in team, professional, and Health Center-wide meetings to remain connected to new and changing programs and services that may benefit Mobile Clinic patients
Participates in continuing education to maintain licensure, and current, evidence based practices
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 for dental services
Maintains and follows all safety standards and protocols
Manage sterilization of all dental equipment needed for mobile dental services, including processing and sterilizing instruments, according to the dental protocol for instrument sterilization
Completes charting in a timely manner
Maintain a safe clinic and workplace
Receive safety and health training so that they can safely and properly do their work
Follow all policies/procedures in place to promote a safe and healthful workplace
Incorporate safe work practices with each task performed and actively participate in initiatives designed to promote a safe work environment