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Dental Hygienist

3 months ago

Wilsonville, United States State of Oregon Full time
Initial Posting Date:
06/18/2024

Application Deadline:
07/07/2024

Agency:
Department of Corrections

Salary Range:
$6,034 - $8,369

Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:
Dental Hygienist (Wilsonville/Salem)

Job Description:

Dental Hygienist (Wilsonville/Salem)

Coffee Creek Correctional Facility - Wilsonville, Oregon

Oregon State Penitentiary - Salem, Oregon

Oregon State Correctional Institution - Salem, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

We have an exceptional opportunity for a Dental Hygienist with rotating shift locations between Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF) in Wilsonville, Oregon; Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP); and Oregon State Correctional Institution (OSCI) in Salem, Oregon

About the Job - Your Role

The purpose of this position is to provide professional dental hygiene services to the adults in custody (AIC) in a correctional setting within institutions.

In this position, you will perform professional chairside dental hygiene procedures, consistent with community standards. Adhere to established time frames for procedures. Proficiency is required in all aspects of dental hygiene.

Direct patient care duties include:
  • Record health histories
  • Take and record blood pressure and vital signs
  • Perform head and neck exam
  • Oral inspection and measuring of periodontal pockets, localized, and comprehensive
  • Patient education in oral hygiene
  • Take intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs and photographs
  • Give pre-operative and post-operative instructions
  • Administer fluoride treatments
  • Deliver oral antibiotic prophylaxis as prescribed by a dentist
  • Apply topical anesthetic agents
  • Administer local anesthetic agents
  • Polish and smooth restorations
  • Perform oral prophylaxis and removal of deposits and stains from the surfaces of teeth
  • Perform deep cleanings (Scaling and Root planning)
  • Perform soft tissue curettage
  • Place and remove perio dressings
  • Sterilize equipment and disinfect operatories
  • Fabricate and deliver fluoride trays
  • Pack and medicate extraction areas
  • Place approved medications (antimicrobials) prescribed by the dentist under the gingiva
  • Remove sutures
  • Document encounters and treatment plans in the patient's medical record
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 Qualifications

Possession of a dental license as a dental hygienist issued by the Oregon Board of Dentistry at the time of appointment and maintained throughout employment.

Additional Required Qualifications
  • Current Oregon licensure for the Professional Practice of Dental Hygiene
    • Expanded practice permit preferred but not mandatory
  • Radiologic Proficiency Endorsement and Local Anesthesia
  • Must satisfy all Oregon Board of Dentistry continuing education requirements
  • Oregon Driver's License
  • Current CPR - Advanced LBAS for health care workers
Requested Knowledge in
  • Equipment, terminology, procedures, and methods used in dental hygiene and dental assisting
  • Anatomy and physiology of hard and soft oral structures
  • Oral pathology
  • Pharmacology related to agents used in periodontal treatments
Requested Skills in
  • Speaking to others to convey information effectively
  • Active listening, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate
  • Critical thinking, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
  • Judgment and decision making to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
  • Service orientation, actively looking for ways to help people
  • Social perceptiveness, being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
  • Writing effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience
  • Active learning to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
  • Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
  • Teaching others how to do something
  • Persuading others to change their behavior
  • Reading comprehension to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
  • Time management
In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties off all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview.

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. Frequently works alone with little or no direct supervision. Sitting for extended periods of time. May require travel to various institutions within the state. A valid driver's license and a good driving record or be able to provide an acceptable alternative method of transportation.

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 promote public safety by holding offenders accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior.

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%.

The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:
  • 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
About the Process - What to Expect
  • After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
  • Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
  • The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.
  • Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.
  • Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks.
  • A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.
  • A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team
Requirements for Employment

The 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.

Additional Information - Please monitor your Workday and email accounts. You may be contacted through Workday or have additional tasks to complete.

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.

Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference. Review our veterans' preference page for details about eligibility. 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.

Questions

If 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.

Recruiter: Kelli Ketchum, Kelli.L.Ketchum@doc.oregon.gov

Reference Number: Req-159294
  • Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. You may lose progress on your application.
  • Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings, and the system may be down for several hours.
  • ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
  • This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
  • This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.