Roving Dental Assistant 2/Dental Care Coordinator (Salem) with underfill option, for ODOC, BOPPPS, a

Job Description: Roving Dental Assistant 2/Dental Care Coordinator (Salem) with underfill option, for ODOC, BOPPPS, and OCE employees only Central Administration (CTRS) – Salem, Oregon and Westside Institutions as needed Oregon Department of Corrections We have an exceptional opportunity for a Roving Dental Assistant 2/Dental Care Coordinator position at Central Administration (CTRS) in Salem and Roving Westside Institutions. This opportunity is available for ODOC, BOPPPS, and OCE employees only. This position has an underfill opportunity available. This means if you do not meet the minimum qualifications for the Dental Assistant 2 classification, you may be able to be hired as a Dental Assistant 1. If hired as an underfill in the lower classifications, you will receive the salary range of the lower position until you meet the qualifications for the regular position. When you meet the qualifications, you will be automatically reclassified as the higher regular position. Preference may be given to those who currently meet the regular classification qualifications.

About The Job: Your RoleYour primary duties will be to facilitate patient dental care by participating in a pilot program which will involve coordination care and scheduling patients for in-house and outside treatment at assigned institutions. This will require strong skills working with the new Fusion Electronic Health Record. Work will also involve performing patient care and document review as necessary to ensure patient treatment is in alignment with care plans as prescribed by the dentist. You will also be assigned to provide direct assistance to the dentist as necessary at various institutions on the west side of the state assuring instruments, supplies, and equipment are properly maintained and available for patient care. Assures chairside skills conform and are optimized to treatment methodology of the assigned dentist, assuring patient safety, and maximizing clinic productivity. Frequent conversations regarding the dentist’s chairside expectations may be required resulting in immediate procedure modifications on the part of the assistant.

Duties: Remove temporary crowns and prepare teeth for permanent crown cementation Preliminary fit crowns and make adjustments outside the patient’s mouth Place and remove matrix retainers for alloy and composite restorations Remove excess cement from crowns (dentist must check afterwards) Fabricate temporary crowns. Cement temporary crown with temp cement after approval from dentist. Dentist must check before patient released When dentist is not available, re-cement temporary or permanent crown that has dislodged with temp cement. Dentist must check as soon as dentist is back in office Polish the coronal surface of the teeth with a brush or rubber cup (dentist must check afterwards) As requested by the dentist, place rubber dams and/or rubber dam clamps. Take and pour up alginate impressions. Manages dental materials, instruments, and equipment. Assures proper cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilization procedures for instruments and equipment. Assures adequate stock of dental materials with proper expiration dates. Maintains dental hand pieces. Manages instrument inventory and security counts. Assures security is maintained over all instruments and equipment. Maintains dental burs as directed by assigned dentist. Prepares the dental operatory for patient treatment, assuring all infection control guidelines are followed; Assures proper instruments and supplies are set up in a neat and orderly fashion for specific dental procedures as directed by assigned dentist. Displays a working knowledge of all necessary dental materials. Coordinates maintenance and repair of equipment with DOC staff and contracted technicians. Conducts inventories; order tools and supplies as needed to assure adequate quantities available. Responds to written and verbal requests for treatment or coordinates response from provider. Assures treatment lists are accurate and current – Lists and other data may be kept in Microsoft word or excel formats, requiring the assistant to learn the applicable software. Schedules patients to be seen by providers. Assures information in the Inmate Health Plan (DOC 400) and electronic health record is accurate; reflects patients seen and treatments provided using appropriate predetermined dental abbreviations. Submits statistical data as directed by the provider. Coordinates with security staff to treat patients in isolated populations. Responds to requests for emergency treatment. Addresses questions from other DOC staff about dental treatment. This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute. Minimum QualificationsDental Assistant 2 One year of support experience (six months of which must be chairside dental assisting experience). OR A graduate of a dental assisting program AND possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation card AND Certification for Radiologic Proficiency AND certification by the Oregon State Board of Dentistry for expanded functions (EFDA). Underfill option: Dental Assistant 1 Six months of general support experience or equivalent training and experience AND a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation card at the time of appointment. Must be able to obtain certification by the Oregon State Board of Dentistry for Radiologic Proficiency within four months of appointment. RequiredMust be a current for ODOC, BOPPPs, and OCE employee to be eligible to apply. Requested SkillsDental Appointment scheduling Experience with Electronic Health Record Follow the directives of the dentist regarding patient dental treatment Work with confidential information regarding patient care Provide direct chairside assistance to the dentist Manage dental materials, instruments, and equipment Stock of dental materials with expiration dates Proper cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilization procedures for instruments, and equipment Manage and conduct instrument inventory with security counts; Coordinate maintenance and repair of equipment Respond to written and verbal requests for treatments Coordinates responses from provider Strong computer skills in maintaining and saving data information in applicable software; Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and word are vital Experience with digital radiographs Ability to work with adults in custody Ability to maintain a high standard of performance, personal integrity, and conduct Interpret and apply statutes, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines

Working Conditions: Will be expected to share the mission, vision, and core values of the department; requires being a role model of pro-social behavior and having an attitude that conveys dignity and respect in the treatment of others. Must be able to acknowledge that everyone is capable of positive change. Requires contact with adults in custody. Requires walking or standing for long period of time. Requires climbing and descending stairs. Possible exposure to chemicals, radiation, communicable diseases, or other hazards inherent in health care and correctional setting. Supervision and control of adults in custody in an inherent responsibility.

About The Department: The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives. The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Benefits: The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%. Family health, vision, and dental insurance Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components Optional short and long-term disability Term life insurance Fully paid retirement program Oregon Saving Growth Plan Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare And more

Requirements: For EmploymentThe successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information. Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services. 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. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights. The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA. Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation. The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process. QuestionsIf you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.