College Laboratory Assistant 2 - Dental Lab Assistant

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Working Title:

College Laboratory Assistant 2 - Dental Lab Assistant

Institution:

Rochester Community and Technical College

Classification

Title:

College Laboratory Asst 2

Bargaining Unit / Union:

218:
Non-Unit

City:

Rochester

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified
- Seasonal (Seasonal)

Salary Range:

Job Description

Under limited supervision, performs technical work within the dental clinic and laboratory; assist and tutor students in carrying out clinical and laboratory experiences and assignments; oversees daily activities of the clinic and laboratory; manages lab, equipment, and supply/inventory control; manages patient privacy and safety protocols for the Dental Assisting and Hygiene programs.

Salary Range:

$21.89 - $30.58 / hour

Minimum Qualifications

Post-secondary or industry certificate/diploma/degree or relevant licensure in Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene.

OR

Six months of teaching/tutoring experience in Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene at the high school level or above.

OR

2 years of work experience in Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene where no degree/certificate/diploma/licensure is required

OR

An equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualification

Knowledge of:

• Dental equipment is sufficient to instruct others in its proper use and to perform routine maintenance.
• Dental practices, techniques, and safety standards to adequately prepare lab materials and experiments.
• Computer software and technology to effectively operate in a dental clinic.
• Human relations and communication skills to create a positive work environment.

Ability to:

• Communicate orally with students and instructors through short lectures, demonstrations, or discussions, plan, assign, and evaluate the work of students in the performance of routine lab work.
• Develop and maintain reports.
• Make independent decisions and solve problems within the scope of the position.
• Coordinate and prioritize work assignments effectively and efficiently
• Maintain confidentiality in dealing with faculty, staff, students, and patients.
• Occasionally lift up to 40 lbs, stand and/or sit for long periods of time.

Other Requirements

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

7:00 am – 3:30 pm / Monday
- Friday

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

RCTC is a member of Minnesota State—a higher education system that includes 24 two-year community and technical colleges and seven state universities serving more than 430,000 students. It is the fifth-largest higher education system of its kind in the United States.

Working together to improve the state we love
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What do Minnesota’s State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you’ll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial…