Position Details Position Information Position TitleInstructional Assistant - Dental Clinic 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 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.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPre- Clinic DutiesInteract with Lab Coordinator to request the order of needed supplies from the Dental Clinic Budget in time for their use in clinicsRegularly check expiration dates of clinic materials to assure fresh materials are used for patient careMaintain separation of Dental Clinic and Laboratory suppliesClinical Duties for InstructionArrive at the clinic early to set up the front desk including all necessary legal documents turn on compressor x-ray processorcomputers sterilizers prepare ultrasonic cleaner and all other duties to prepare for clinicDirect student in opening duties turning on units x-ray heads and flushing water linesProvide support to clinical instructor as needed andor as requestedPartner with the volunteer dentists and dental assisting faculty to provide quality care to patientsCoordinate student instruction and mentoring to facilitate smooth studentpatient flow and efficient dental carePerform or instruct students in sterilization and aseptic techniques in the clinicParticipate in pre-clinic discussion with students and debriefing after clinicMaintain or direct students in waterline asepsis including the use of chemicals shock treatments and drying the lines after each clinic.Clinic MaintenanceDrain ultrasonic and disinfect it after every clinic or direct students to do soMaintain sterilizers including water levels cleaning and emptying of waste water bottlesDirect students in the refilling and chemical maintenance of water bottlesCoordinate with Lab Coordinator to make sure all equipment is functioning prior to a scheduled Dental ClinicMaterials and SuppliesKeep all dental clinic materials and supplies in the operatories stockedAdd all clinic materials that have reached the re-order point to the order listWork with Lab Coordinator to keep clinic clean and organized clinic supply storage area wall shelves tubs counters drawers etc.Department SpecificKnowledge Skills and AbilitiesDental assisting experience in general dentistryAbility to manage patient flow for efficiency of patient careAbility 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 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.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