Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$24.62 - $30.28 Hourly
Department:
Health Department
Job Type:
Limited Duration
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
October 30, 2026
The Opportunity:
THIS WORK MATTERS!
Integrated Clinical Services (ICS) 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 optional 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.
The Health Assistant 2 - Dental Assistant Trainee (Limited Duration) position supports selected candidates in the ICS Dental EFPDA/EFDA Training Program —a 9 to 12-month initiative providing a pathway to become a certified dental assistant at Multnomah County Health Department. The program includes two phases:
Phase 1: Trainees complete coursework to achieve PrevDA/EFPDA certification, some of which is on paid time with County-covered certification and exam fees (maximum 3 attempts).
Phase 2: Following PrevDA certification, participants enter either the EFDA Track (completing clinical hours and training with tuition, books, exam fees, and lab attire provided) or the Non-EFDA Track (continuing employment as a EFPDA/PrevDA).
Graduates commit to working for ICS Dental for 2 years post-certification.
This job posting will be used to fill positions at the below locations:
1. Billi Odegaard Dental Clinic, 33 NW Broadway, Suite 380, Portland, OR 97209
2. East County Dental Clinic, 600 NE 8th St, Gresham, OR 97030
3. Mid County Dental Clinic, 12710 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97236
4. Northeast Dental Clinic, 5329 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97211
5. Rockwood Dental Clinic, 2020 SE 182nd Ave, Portland, OR 97233
6. Southeast Dental Clinic, 3653 SE 34th Ave, Portland, OR 97202
* The tentative start date for this program is November 17th, 2026.
***This is a Limited Duration position and may last up to 2 years.***
As a Health Assistant 2 - Dental Assistant Trainee (Limited Duration), you will:
Clinical Functions and Provider Support
Learn, practice, and build expertise in providing direct clinical assistance and support to Dentists and Dental Hygienists while the support of the clinical team.
Under the guidance of a certified employee, learns to perform all aspects of 4 handed dentistry using effective and efficient techniques; mixes materials; places rubber dams, takes study models impressions, and takes diagnostic x-rays.
Triages emergency patients, makes providers aware of clients needs.
Provides patients with oral hygiene instructions and provides information on healthy food choices.
Academic Commitment
Demonstrates a commitment to academic excellence by consistently attending classes promptly, actively engaging in classroom discussions and activities, meeting assignment deadlines, and maintaining a disciplined study routine in preparation for exams.
Resource Management / Infection Control
Sets up and disinfects operatories following the proper procedures ensuring all instruments and supplies are available for patient care.
Cleans and sterilizes instruments according to established infection control guidelines.
Reports necessary repair needs, observes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines and monitors supply (inventory) levels.
Customer Service
Interacts with patients in a respectful and courteous manner.
Proactively monitors client wait times and ensures patients are kept informed of schedule delays.
Conducts phone follow-up and documentation for missed patient appointments. Acts as liaison with treatment staff and providers.
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