Dentist - contractor

Pay Range: $89.29 - $113.10 Hourly

Department: Health Department

The Dentist position is part of the Integrated Clinical Services (ICS) Division which provides quality health services for people who experience barriers to accessing care. The vision of Integrated Clinical Services is to provide services that are integrated and connected to support optimal health, reducing wait times and optimizing access. The Dental Program works with many community partners, targeting underserved populations in Multnomah County to ensure access to dental services including providing education, prevention and dental treatment.

Clinic Skills

Perform professional dental and oral surgical services for patients at a County dental clinic; examine, diagnose and treat abnormalities, injuries and dysfunctional disorders of the oral cavity and its associated structures; examine patients and interpret radiographs and diagnostic tests to determine the type and extent of dental disease and disorders; review and evaluate medical histories and precautions for dental treatment; review oral habits, diet and nutrition; perform routine preventative, periodontal, oral surgery, endodontic and prosthodontic treatment; restore various tooth lesions with appropriate filling materials; restore health of carious and fractured teeth; administer anesthesia; examine for, prepare, and fit prosthetic appliances; Provide triage and treatment of patients requiring emergency dental care, including treatment for patients in acute pain and oral surgery as necessary; refer non-dental problems to appropriate medical specialty; evaluate and detect medical conditions for referral to primary care provider. Perform complex dental treatment; Prescribes Scheduled Medications (II,III, and IV) within parameters to other county dentists.

Instruct staff in the maintenance of accurate dental examination and treatment records; participate in staff conferences to review and improve the clinic and County dental care program); assist in the development of policies and procedures involved in the operation of a dental clinic ; assist in the supervision of dental clinic staff. Provide Indirect supervision, assist and guide dental assistants, dental students (provided preceptorship designation has been granted), and other staff in technical work of the clinic; Exercises functional and technical supervision over assigned professional, technical staff and students.

Infection Control / Safety

maintain strict control over the dispensing and use of toxic materials. Maintains chain of infection control during patient care and charting and takes responsibility for infection control throughout the clinic. All employees will receive safety and health training so that they can safely and properly do their work. All employees will follow all policies/procedures in place to promote a safe and healthful workplace. Diversity and Inclusion

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. We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

We are ideally looking for dentists who are available to work one or more of the following days: Monday, Tuesday or Saturday.

Dental degree (DDS or DMD) from an accredited institution

Valid Oregon Dental License

Registration required to deliver or dispense controlled substances as outlined by Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 475.125.

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.

Screening and Evaluation Application Requirements

Application review: We may conduct a more thorough review of all remaining applications to identify the most qualified candidates. 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. 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. Note: Veterans' Preference does not apply in a transfer process.

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. In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

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. Job Profile: 9389 - Dentist (On Call)

We're glad you are considering a career that gives back and supports the community. Working for Multnomah County means having the opportunity to make a real difference in the community, no matter what position you hold. We provide a wide array of essential services including health, community justice, roads, elections, libraries, jails, bridges, tax and assessment, marriage licenses, animal services, mental health and addiction services and more. Our organization’s top priority is to meet the many needs of our residents.