Position Details Position Information Position TitleInstructional Assistant - Dental Assisting Part Time Temporary Hourly Non-BenefitedClassification TitleTemporary PT HourlyHourly rate Stipend or Load Unit30hourClose DateOpen Until FilledYesOpen Until Filled NotesOpen For 2025-2026 Academic YearPosition TypeEmployee ClassTemporary PT HourlyInstructor StatusNot applicableOvertime EligibleNon-ExemptFLSA StatusCampus LocationBendPrimary PurposeTo assist the instructor in demonstrations direct students in competency practice facilitate student learning perform check offs of students competencies.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPre-Clinic DutiesInteract with Lab Coordinator to request the order of needed supplies from the Dental Assisting Budget in time for their use in dental lab experiencesLaboratory Duties for InstructionSet up for demonstrations and competencies prior to laboratory experiencesAssist lab instructor during demonstrations or perform demonstrationsCoordinate student mentoring with that of the Instructor during competency practiceGrade Student Assignments andor CompetenciesManage the camera and computer operations during demonstration transmissions or direct others in their operationsProvide support to instructor as needed andor as requestedDirect students or perform tasks in operatory maintenance including replacing chair traps weekly disinfection of operatories restocking turning off master switches and others as needed.Maintain or direct students in waterline asepsis including the use of chemicals shock treatments and drying the lines at the end of each week.Lab MaintenanceDrain ultrasonic and disinfect it daily or direct students to do soMaintain sterilizers including water levels cleaning emptying of waste water bottles and draining at the end of the academic yearDirect students in the refilling and chemical maintenance of water bottlesPerform weekly spore tests in all sterilizers maintain documents results according to Oregon Board of Dentistry rules schedule repairs when necessaryMaintain the water purifier - contact Silas Towns for filter replacement every 1.5 yearsClean traps in operatories and compressor trap weeklyMaterials & SuppliesKeep all laboratory materials and supplies in the operatories stockedAdd laboratory materials that have reached the re-order point to the order listWork with Lab Coordinator to keep lab clean and organized laboratory supply storage area wall shelves tubs counters drawers etc.Department SpecificKnowledge Skills and AbilitiesDental Assisting experience in general dentistryPerform competency check offs in coordination with the InstructorAbility to mentor and direct students during patient careExperience in sterilization and maintaining aseptic techniquesMust be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter.Ergonomic RequirementsWork is performed during regular working hours and in the Dental Lab. Mainly standing and walking during labs. Computer is used 10-20 percent of the time. All individuals are required to be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.Minimum RequirementsEducationHigh School diploma or GEDCertificationsCurrent Certified Dental Assisting CDA CertificationExpanded Functions Dental Assistant EFDA CertificationExperienceComputer 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 labEquivalency StatementThe 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 QualificationsCustomer Service experience.Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.EEO StatementThe 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 COCCs EEO statement bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk . What is your highest level of education No High School Diploma or GED High School Diploma or GED Professional Certification or License not a degree Associates Degree Bachelors Degree in ProgressBachelors Degree Masters Degree In ProgressMasters Degree Ph.D. in ProgressPh.D.J.D.M.D.Other Doctorate Level Degree We recognize the value of skills knowledge and experience gained outside of formal education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum education andor experience requirements but possess other qualifications or experience they feel are equivalent are encouraged to apply. Check the applicable boxes below and explain in the next question why your educationexperience should be considered equivalent. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team. You will not be automatically eliminated by our recruitment software based on the box or boxes you check as we are committed to a fair and thorough evaluation process. I meet all minimum requirements education and experience listed for this position.I do not meet the minimum education degree requirements.My degree is not in the required stated areas.I have less than the minimum years experience in the areas required. As a follow up to the previous question explain how your educationexperience should be considered equivalent to the minimum requirements. If you feel you meet all the stated minimum requirements please put NA. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team. You will not be automatically eliminated by our recruitment software based on your response as we are committed to a fair and thorough evaluation process. Open Ended Question In support of COCCs commitment to diversity equity and inclusion bilingual fluency in English and another language is considered a plus Please list any languages other than English in which you are fluent read and write Open Ended Question Are you a U.S. military veteran COCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. To receive veterans preference in this recruitment process you must upload your DD214 and 215 215 if applicable or certification that you expect to be honorably discharged from the military within 120 days of certifying veteran status as supporting documentation. You will have the opportunity to upload the documents in the next step of this application process. Yes I am a veteranNo I am not a veteran If you have identified yourself as a qualified veteran or disabled veteran by submitting your DD214 and DD215 if applicable forms as proof of veteran status please describe any transferable skills earned during your military service that you feel relate to the requirementspreferences of this position. Open Ended Question COCC employees must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed. Are you or will you be residing in the state of Oregon by the start date of this position YesNo The College CANNOT provide support or sponsorship of any type for visa applications and related paperwork for employment purposes. To be considered applicants must already be authorized to begin work in the United States be able to arrive in the country and maintain work eligibility without the Colleges sponsorship or support. Are you currently or will you be authorized to begin work in the United States able to arrive and able to maintain work eligibility without the Colleges sponsorship or support by the positions start date Yes I am already or will be authorized to begin work in the United States able to arrive and able to maintain work eligibility without the Colleges sponsorship or support by the positions start date.No. Background checks are required for all employees of COCC. Should an offer of employment be made to you and accepted by you you will receive an email from COCC HireRight Screening requesting your consent and basic information to complete the check. The offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of the criminal background check. Confirmed findings on a criminal background check will not automatically disqualify you from being hired into a position. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis considering the job responsibilities and other risk factors. Additional information regarding COCCs criminal history check policy can be found online in the General Procedures Manual Section HR-2-1. Please indicate here if you will provide consent to the criminal history check when requested by the College Yes I will provide my consent when requestedNo I will not provide my consent when requestedApplicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsResumeVitaeCover LetterOptional DocumentsUS Military DD 214