Job Description

Job Location: Mobile Clinics OR - Based Out Of Portland, OR 97224
Position Type: Limited Duration
Travel Percentage: Up to 100%Hours: 32-40 Hours a week. This Position includes a full benefits package.
The Mobile Dental Assistant for US Programs contributes to the calling of Medical Teams International through assisting with and providing direct dental care to patients experiencing high health disparities as part of the Care & Connect Program.
Medical Teams International Calling:
Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.
Medical Teams International holds strict child and vulnerable adult safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct related to sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment & selection, hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates eligibility thorough background checks, police clearance, and professional reference check processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Practice:
- Assist with dental procedures in a manner that sets the standard of care for US Programs. Procedures include, but are not limited to limited/comprehensive exams, fillings, and extractions.
- Aid in the collection of patient health history and vitals.
- Educate and encourage preventive procedures to prevent future oral health complications. Educate patients on post-operative instructions.
- Demonstrate active listening to patient complaints and prepare patients for procedures by aiding in understanding and answering questions as appropriate.
- Obtain patient consent for all procedures, including ensuring that consent forms are understood and signed for procedures requiring consent forms.
- Expose dental radiographs as prescribed by the dentist.
- Assist dentist chairside: prepare tables and trays with necessary equipment for procedure, assist dentist during procedure, clean and sterilize instruments post-procedure, sterilize dental operatory and prepare room for next patient encounter.
- Maintain patient records in compliance with HIPAA laws and standards.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements for clinical dentistry.
- Utilize asepsis controls to prevent transmission of communicable diseases.
Other Duties:
- Adhere to Medical Teams and US Programs standards, policies, and procedures.
- Serve as an ambassador for Medical Teams and US Programs at all times.
- Demonstrate cooperation and teamwork and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels of staff and community partners.
- Attend staff and mandatory in-services meetings.
- Participate in continuing education and assume responsibility for updating professional skills.
- Utilize volunteers when appropriate.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
- Support safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies. Incumbents will remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding code of conduct and behavior expectations.

QualificationsEDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of accredited Dental Assistant program.
- Active BLS/CPR Certification.
- License and certification required as per state requirements.
Preferred:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working with underserved populations.
- Experience with phosphor plates.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Commitment to Medical Teams International Calling Statement and Core Values.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
- Ability to uphold and exemplify the organization’s core values.
- Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner to donors, volunteers and the public.
- Ability to connect with and inspire volunteers.
- Moderately skilled with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Teams, and Excel software. Experience with CRM preferred.
- Proficient in multiple Electronic Health Record software systems. Experience with Open Dental and Epic preferred.
- Ability to travel to various locations where clinics are being held.
- Fluency in an additional language preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Frequent use of a personal computer, database and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and computer printer.
- Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, medical instruments, materials, computer.
- Frequent communication and exchange of information among colleagues and persons of concern which requires the ability to speak, hear, convey and express oneself.
- Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- Occasionally ascends/descends stairs, steps, or ladder
- Occasionally move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office machinery, meet with colleagues, etc.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Seldom to occasionally positions self to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- If in travel status, occasional to frequent traversing over rough or steep terrain in either a motor vehicle or on foot.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
- The employee may be required to travel to remote areas of the world where there are potential health hazards and risks, limited hygiene facilities, extreme weather, and very basic living conditions.
- There may be a risk of occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM). Hepatitis B vaccination series is required.
BENEFITS
The following information outlines typical benefits available for U.S. based fixed-term employees, working 30 hours or more per week. Actual benefits may be prorated for other than full-time work.
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible work schedule options
- Life insurance & AD&D
- Generous vacation time, sick leave, and up to 12 paid holidays per year
- 401k retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Plan
For a full description of our benefits, you can learn more here.
Salary Range: Please note that the typical hiring range is $25.00 - $27.00 hourly. Job offers within the range are based on relevant job qualifications and pay equity.