Instructional Assistant - Dental Clinic (Part Time, Temporary Hourly, Non-Benefited)

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Position Information

Position Title Instructional Assistant - Dental Clinic (Part Time, Temporary Hourly, Non-Benefited)

Classification Title Temporary PT Hourly

Hourly rate, Stipend, or Load Unit $30.00/hr

Close Date

Position Type/Employee Class Temporary PT Hourly

Instructor Status Not applicable

Overtime Eligible Non-Exempt

FLSA Status

Campus Location Bend

Primary Purpose

To assist instructor by working with students, dentists, and patients in the Dental Clinic at COCC and facilitate student learning. Provide formative verbal assessment to students while they assist the dentists in the provision of treatment on patients. In coordination with the instructor during debriefing sessions, provide verbal summative assessments of the students’ assisting skills that were demonstrated.

Essenatial Duties and Responsibilities

Pre- Clinic Duties –

• Interact with Lab Coordinator to request the order of needed supplies from the Dental Clinic Budget in time for their use in clinics

• Regularly check expiration dates of clinic materials to assure fresh materials are used for patient care

• Maintain separation of Dental Clinic and Laboratory supplies

Clinical Duties for Instruction –

• Arrive at the clinic early to set up the front desk including all necessary legal documents, turn on compressor, x-ray processor/computers, sterilizers, prepare ultrasonic cleaner, and all other duties to prepare for clinic

• Direct student in opening duties (turning on units, x-ray heads, and flushing water lines

• Provide support to clinical instructor as needed and/or as requested

• Partner with the volunteer dentists and dental assisting faculty to provide quality care to patients

• Coordinate student instruction and mentoring to facilitate smooth student/patient flow and efficient dental care

• Perform or instruct students in sterilization and aseptic techniques in the clinic

• Participate in pre-clinic discussion with students and debriefing after clinic

• Maintain or direct students in waterline asepsis including the use of chemicals, shock treatments, and drying the lines after each clinic.

Clinic Maintenance –

• Drain ultrasonic and disinfect it after every clinic, or direct students to do so

• Maintain sterilizers, including water levels, cleaning, and emptying of waste water bottles

• Direct students in the refilling and chemical maintenance of water bottles

• Coordinate with Lab Coordinator to make sure all equipment is functioning prior to a scheduled Dental Clinic

Materials and Supplies –

• Keep all dental clinic materials and supplies in the operatories stocked

• Add all clinic materials that have reached the re-order point to the order list

• Work with Lab Coordinator to keep clinic clean and organized (clinic supply storage area, wall shelves, tubs, counters, drawers, etc.)

  Department Specific

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Dental assisting experience in general dentistry

• Ability to manage patient flow for efficiency of patient care

• Ability to mentor and direct students during patient care

• Experience in sterilization and maintaining aseptic techniques

• Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter

  Ergonomic Requirements

Work is performed during regular working hours and in the Dental lab in a clinical environment, mostly standing and walking. All individuals are required to be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED

• Current Certified Dental Assisting ( CDA ) Certification

• Expanded Functions Dental Assistant ( EFDA ) Certification

• Computer literacy: experience with email, Internet, word processing, and spreadsheets (preferably experience with MS Office Suite products).

• Familiarity with the Internet and internal E-Mail system (prefer knowledge of Outlook).

• Accurate arithmetic, grammar, spelling, editing and proofreading skills.

• Knowledge of standard office equipment and phones.

• Experience with equipment use and maintenance in a dental operatory and clinic

  Equivalency Statement

The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate how they qualify under equivalency by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Customer Service experience.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

  EEO Statement

The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211.

This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3.

In support of COCC’s EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.