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

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

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

Classification Title

Classification Title Temporary PT Hourly

Hourly rate, Stipend, or Load Unit

Hourly rate, Stipend, or Load Unit 30.00/hour

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Open Until Filled Notes

Open Until Filled Notes Open For  Academic Year

Position Type/Employee Class

Position Type/Employee Class Temporary PT Hourly

Instructor Status

Instructor Status Not applicable

Overtime Eligible Non-Exempt

FLSA Status

Campus Location

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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

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.

• High School diploma or GED

• 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…