Dentist – On Call

H3S Health Centers Dental Program 
$78.24 - $99.56 Hourly/DOE

Clackamas County's Health Centers Division - Dental Care Program is looking for an On Call Dentist, licensed by the Oregon Board of Dentistry to provide dental health care and treatment services as well as provide instruction and guidance to dental clinic staff. The position provides dental services to a diverse population of clients and assistance to clinic and division staff to ensure appropriate and quality patient care. As part of the professional Dentist staff, this position participates in evaluating and improving County dental services and operations.

Role and responsibilities

Duties may include but are not limited to the following: 

1. Performs professional dental and oral surgical services for patients served by the clinic; provides consultation to clinic staff to establish dental treatment plans for patients; examines and diagnoses oral conditions; restores various lesions with appropriate filling materials; extracts non-restorable teeth. 
2. Treats infections and diseases of the oral cavity; prescribes appropriate medications; administers anesthesia; examines for, prepares and fits prosthetic appliances. 
3. Provides triage and treatment of patients requiring emergency dental care, such as fillings and extractions. 
4. Performs outpatient oral surgery involving extraction of impacted teeth, biopsy of oral tissues, preprosthetic surgery and reduction of facial fractures. 
5. Provides technical guidance and assistance to dental clinic staff, including dental assistants and students; provides instruction in the prevention and control of oral diseases; instructs staff in the maintenance of accurate dental examination and treatment records. 
6. Maintains strict asepsis controls to prevent transmission of communicable diseases; maintains strict controls over the dispensing and use of toxic materials and prescription drugs; recommends and/or requisitions appropriate dental materials, supplies and equipment. 
7. Represents the division’s dental clinic to various local, state and national groups; assists in the development of dental clinic operational policies, procedures and practices; participates in staff conferences to review and improve the dental clinic and County dental care services.

Minimum qualifications:

The following licensure/certifications are required at the time of hire:

• License to practice dentistry in the State of Oregon
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate

Preferred qualifications:

• Current DEA registration from the Drug Enforcement Administration to prescribe medications 
• Nitrous Oxide permit

Schedule

As needed Monday through Friday. Hours may vary: Monday & Friday 8am-5pm. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8am-5pm or 10am-7pm. This position is designated as on-site/in-person.

Duration

Ongoing

How to apply: 

1. Please complete the Clackamas County Temporary Application (a resume or cover letter is not required, but can be included)
2. Submit to Malia Band at mband@clackamas.us ATTN: Name & Job Title in the subject line. 
3. Position will be open until filled. Bi-weekly reviews starting October 10, 2024.
4. If requesting veterans’ preference points under eligibility criteria of ORS 408.230-408.235, please submit supporting documentation to jobs@clackamas.us. When submitting documentation please reference the posting job title and department in your email. 
5. For more information, please feel free to reach out to Malia Band at mband@clackamas.us.