Registered Dental Hygienist - RDH

Multnomah County-posted 3 months ago

$47 - $57/Yr

Full-time • Entry Level

Portland, OR

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THIS WORK MATTERS! We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment. At the Multnomah County Health Department we are all inspired by the mission: We work with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and prompt health and wellness for everyone and we uphold the values: Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity and Integrity. We create a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities. We’re seeking a visionary and dynamic leader who is creative in problem solving and contributes new ideas and solutions to the organization to join our team in Integrated Clinical Services An Integrated Clinical Services (ICS) Dental Hygienist provides direct periodontal and dental hygiene treatment and education in oral health maintenance and disease prevention to dental clinic patients and the community. The dental hygienist is an integral member of the dental program and participates in many aspects of clinical operations, including disease control, prevention, sterilization, as well as infection control, scheduling, evaluating and improving workflows, among other duties. 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. We are filling 2 positions with this recruitment, schedule is as below- 1) Monday - Thursday at Southeast Health Center 2) Tuesday - Friday at Southeast Health Center. As the Registered Dental Hygienist, other duties will include:

Provide clinical dental hygiene services, including prophylaxis, debridement, scaling and root planning, complete periodontal charting and periodontal treatment, as well as administer topical and local anesthetic, expose and mount dental radiographs, place dental sealants, apply fluoride varnish, evaluate and record blood pressure, review and sign paper medical history and proper chart documentation.
Address dental anxiety according to patients’ needs including but not limited to the administration of nitrous oxide when appropriate.
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.
Prescribe fluoride and antimicrobial solutions.
Provide triage for emergencies to improve patient flow and respond to emergency situations of patients in clinic or presenting for services.
Consult with dentists for patient care and complex medical history or in-person needs.
Consult for referrals for specialized care or services beyond those provided in clinics or at another County location.
Coordinate with Dental Scheduler on needed treatment and scheduling of appointment(s), etc.
Dental hygienists may provide guidance to dental/hygiene students.
Oversee, maintain, and support strict asepsis controls to prevent transmission of communicable diseases before/during/after patient care according to county safety standards and protocols; maintain strict control over the disposal of toxic materials.
To have ample equipment available for patient care, hygienists are expected to work in central sterilization, including processing and sterilizing instruments for all providers, according to the dental protocol for instrument sterilization.
Complete dental/periodontal charting in a timely manner.
Maintain a safe workplace according to county safety and health protocols (training to be provided).
All employees will incorporate safe work practices with each task performed and actively participate in initiatives designed to promote a safe work environment.
Meet productivity goals to maintain patient access and the fiscal sustainability of the dental program, and monitor work accordingly.
Plan patient care processes, time for education and answering of patient questions, charting and other documentation requirements, confer with dentists and other team members for needed patient follow-up or unusual situations, and other team functions as needed.
Track and report on patient and service demographics, participate in team or committee meetings for service planning, improvements or changes needed to provide dental services based on changing demand, culture, etc.
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.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
Dental Hygienist Training and experience for journey level, technical classifications are typically equivalent to an associate's degree and one (1) to four (4) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency 3-6 years of qualifying training and/or experience).
Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, have a valid driver license, and/or additional training, licenses, or certificates.
Dental Hygiene license issued by the State of Oregon, including a local anesthesia permit.
CPR certification required.
Equivalent to an Associate’s Degree AND,
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)
Nitrous oxide permit - must be obtained within 1 year of hire, then maintained throughout the duration of employment

Dental Hygiene Expanded practice permit
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.

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.

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