POOL PT Faculty, Dental Assisting

Position Information

Position Title:

[POOL] PT Faculty, Dental Assisting

Department:
Dental Assistant

Appointment Type:
Part-Time Hourly

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Position FTE: N/A

Location:

Healthcare Occupations Center, Lebanon, OR

Salary Grade:
Not Applicable

Salary Rate:
See “Special Notes to Applicants” above.

This posting is for a pooled position. Application submissions for "[POOL]" positions are accepted on an ongoing basis to ensure a continuous and ready pool of qualified candidates for immediate review when the need arises. If/when a position becomes available, the College will review applications from this pool, and interview candidates whose qualifications best match the specific opening. Applicants must reapply to the pool annually to maintain their active status in the pool.

The instructor reports to the Division Dean and Dental Assisting Department Chair in carrying out their assigned instructional tasks. The instructor furthers the learning environment by providing excellence in instruction, helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering clinical skills, participating in department affairs, generally advising students, contributing to curriculum development, and assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the Dental Assisting Department Chair.

Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time and operate demanding dental equipment 35 percent of the time. Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate laboratory equipment. Requires normal hearing and speaking skills to communicate with staff and students. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and operate lab equipment. Thirty percent or more of the time duties require standing and some kneeling, stooping or crouching plus lifting of light to medium weight (10-50 pounds).

Work is performed indoors with potential exposure to health or safety hazards 25% of the time. Some tasks require special handling due to hazards and contaminants. Considerable time is spent working on a computer.

• Bachelor’s Degree or active and successful enrollment in a Bachelor’s Program.
• Educational preparation as a Certified Dental Assistant.
• DANB certification as a Dental Assistant (CDA).
• Oregon Radiological Proficiency Certificate; and Oregon Expanded Functions (EFDA) as currently defined by the Oregon Board of Dentistry.
• Infection Control Certificate (or the ability to certify within 90 days of hire)
• Health Care Provider Level CPR Certification (or the ability to certify within 90 days)
• Red Cross First Aid Card (or the ability to certify within 90 days)
• Pit & Fissure Sealant and Temporary Soft Reline Certificates (or the ability to certify within 90 days of hire)
• Three years chair side experience as a dental assistant and/or supervision in a dental office/clinic setting.

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Linn-Benton Community College is a Fair Chance employer committed to inclusive hiring practices.

LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

Posting Number: 0601217-NC

Posting Date: 03/06/2025

Closing Date: (not specified)