Part Time Dental Assistant - Dental Clinic

AA/EEO Statement:

Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.

Veterans Statement

Lane Community College actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call 541-463-5586.

• Veterans, please e-mail your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources; Zack Roush roushz@lanecc.edu; fax 541-463-5473.

• Lane Community College ensures that all veteran documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.

Position Information:

Posting Number: 240082 Job Title: Part Time Dental Assistant

• Dental Clinic Applicant Notification:

Position Information

The Lane Dental Clinic and Lane Community College are seeking Part-time Dental Assistant.

• This is a non-faculty assignment.

What does the clinic do differently?

• The goal of the Lane Dental Clinic is to provide the public with patient-centered, comprehensive, preventive, and therapeutic dental care, while at the same time providing effective, practical, educational experiences for dental assisting students.

• Encourage the love of learning and service.

• Lane's Clinic specializes in treating patients without recent access to dental care.

• Clinic staff provide teeth cleaning and restorative services with affordable prices to community members, students and those in need with dental expertise, compassion and kindness.

The selected candidate will:

• Have a passion for serving others in their work and willingly mentor and develop Lane students to gain employment.

• Contribute to a positive atmosphere of individual caring, dedication and service in a fast-paced clinic.

• Work with experienced Dentists who have committed to serving the community and training Lane students.

Search Information

• The first review date of this applicant pool posting will be based on term needs.

• Subsequent review dates will be based upon department needs. Lane Community College reserves the right to modify this information.

• Your application will remain in the pool until a decision is made on your candidacy.

Application Information

• Provide all documents as requested.

• A resume may not take the place of any section of the application.

• Unofficial Transcripts and Certifications are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below.

Location: Dental Clinic Classification: Non-Credit Extra Duty Position Type: Non-Credit / Extra Duty Anticipated Start Date: Upon Hire Salary/Wage: Hourly Salary/Wage Range: Wage: $25.00 per hour Salary/Compensation Statement:

There are no health benefits available for these positions.

Grant Statement:

Continuation of this position is contingent on grant funding.

Working Schedule:

Up to 40 hour shift available:

• Perform opening and closing daily clinic procedures.

• The clinic coordinator will work with you on hours and months scheduled based on your agreed upon commitment.

• Monday-Friday clinic 7:30-5:30

• Possible evening clinics and Saturday clinics

FLSA: Exempt Position Status: Temporary Full/Part: Part-Time Annual Schedule: 174.5 Day (Academic Year) Annual Schedule Details: Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/12664

POSTING TEXT

Posting Date: 07/08/2024 Closing Date: 09/29/2024 Applicant Pool: Term Pool Open Until Filled: No

Required QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education: Required Experience: Licensure or Certification Requirements

Dental Assistant Oregon certification.

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. See our FAQs for more detail.

• Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.

Preferred QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education Preferred Experience

• Previous community clinic dental experience.

• Experience in dealing with medically under-served populations.

Language Statement

We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.

Bilingual/Multicultural Statement:

Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane's commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Equivalency Statement:

We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.

Position Purpose:

To provide dental services and training to students and community members in a training clinic.

Essential Functions:

Support student learning through activities that include:

• Exhibit compliance with College policies and procedures, accountability for leave time, timesheet completion, release time, textbook ordering and related functions

• Sustain currency in discipline and innovation in teaching

• Collegial participation in performance evaluation process

• Maintain and post teaching schedule, regular meetings and office hours

• Maintain physical campus presence for instruction and daily needs of students, departments, college, and community, as specified in the College Operations Policies and Procedures

• Maintain requirements for student records, attendance, grades, and/or other documentation; ensure a safe, quality classroom or lab, including equipment, supplies, and inventory

• Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students

• Other duties as assigned

Equity and Inclusion

• Demonstrate Lane Community College's core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences, are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships, and are applied to all position responsibilities

• Duties are carried out respectfully and inclusively, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status

• Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Human Resources and Disability Resource departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities in order to provide for the success of students and staff; mentor and role model cultural competency for persons with disabilities

• Must demonstrate an active concern for students, staff, and the public

Supervision Statement:

This position is supervised by The Dean of Health Professions.

Clinic work will be led by Primary Dental Assistants and Certified Clinic Dentists.

The Clinic Coordinator leads the work of the clinic, sets schedules, oversees daily operations, workflow, establishes procedures, gives input for clinic functions and develops organizational procedures.

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

This position works indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions that include office noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and visitors. This position requires that an employee is able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; perform cognitive and psychometric work for more than six (6) hours a day. This position may work with individuals who may be hostile or abusive. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Work safely.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Ability to:

• Advise, motivate, encourage, explain options, and guide students in the learning process.

• Plan, implement, and evaluate professional-technical courses.

• Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to student learning.

• Establish and maintain effective working relations with faculty, students, and staff.

• Communicate effectively.

• Demonstrate organizational abilities.

• Understanding of time management.

• Well rounded leadership skills.

• Strong communication abilities and, computer skills, including word processing.

• Analyze and problems solve.

• Write clearly and present information in concise summary reports.

• Prioritize and set long and short-term goals.

• Understand the role of the community college and the diversity of the community college student body.

Applicant Instructions:

Applicant Instructions

• Incomplete applications will not be considered. All fields in the application must be completed, including employment dates, work hours, and detailed job duties.

• The CV/Resume may not take the place of any one section in the application.

To be considered a candidate for this position, all of the following must be included in the application package:

Required Documents

• Online Application

• Complete and submit online via the applicant portal.

• Curriculum Vitae

• Submit a copy listing all relevant educational and professional experience and activities.

• Cover Letter

• Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position.

• Certification

• Dental Assistant Oregon Certification.

If applicable: DD214 - Veterans, please fax, email, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Zack Roush in Human Resources: roushz@lanecc.edu; fax 541-463-3970.

Questions?

• For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586
• For position questions contact Cory Miner, minerjc@lanecc.edu

How to monitor your application

• Enter recruitment@lanecc.edu into your Safe Senders list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process.

• Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search.

Posting closes at 9pm on closing date.

Transcript Instructions:

Transcripts are not required.

College and Division Information:

College Information

The goal of Lane Community College is to help students achieve their dreams and transform lives through learning. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students succeed. Lane partners with businesses in the community to help shape the current and future workforce.

Lane is a learning-centered community college that provides affordable, quality, lifelong educational opportunities.

History

Lane was founded in 1964 by a vote of local citizens, and the main campus opened in 1968. The college was a successor to the Eugene Technical-Vocational School that was founded in 1938. Lane has received many awards and accolades for its innovative programs and high quality instruction. The college is a member of the League for Innovation in the Community College.

One of the advantages of working Lane is living in the area. Lane's main campus is in Eugene, a city known for its quality of life and for being the home of the University of Oregon. Eugene is home to more than 153,000 people and neighboring Springfield has more than 57,000 residents comprise the second largest population center in the state. Eugene and Springfield are nestled in the Willamette Valley between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains. Some peaks in the Cascade Range can be seen from main campus. The area's scenic mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, and coastline offer many opportunities for outdoor adventures or for just sitting back and enjoying the view. See what's new at Eugene, Cascades & Oregon Coast (link is external).

Union Association: Non-Credit / Extra Duty