Dental Assistant Lab Assistant
Salary: $20.00 Hourly
Location: Varies - Harrison/Mt. Pleasant - MI
Job Type: Hourly Part-Time
Division: Workforce, Economic Development & Community Relations
Description
Mid Michigan College seeks individuals who: value collegiality and mutual respect; use data in decision making; are innovative; are service minded; are goal oriented; strive to continually improve themselves and their work processes; are willing to collaborate and seek to add value in every interaction.
Part-time position working closely with the Dental Assisting Instructor and students to carry out the accountabilities and services provided in the Dental Lab.
Examples of Duties
- Assists the lead instructor.
- Assists students in correct usage of electronic media and procedure specific equipment.
- Provides learning activities to students under the supervision of the lead instructor.
- Prepares simulation scenario stations as needed following specific course objectives.
- Demonstrates competent usage of dental office equipment.
- Observes and supervises return demonstration of clinical skills by the students.
- Assesses student academic achievement.
- Identifies remediation needs of students; provides remediation for clinical skills as directed.
- Maintains competency in clinical skills.
- Participates in the development and implementation of departmental objectives, policies, procedures and standards; recommends changes to departmental procedures as necessary.
- Works collaboratively with Dental Assisting Instructor, administrators, and program staff.
- Supports and serves as a role model for the mission, vision, strategic and service initiatives of the College. Adheres to the organizations policies and procedures and compliance guidelines.
- Perform other tasks and duties as may be assigned.
- Per the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act),a federal consumer protection law, your job position entails functions that meet the definition of a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs have a duty to report any crime to the College’s Clery Compliance Officer. This information may be disclosed to them directly, through third-party, or witnessed. As a CSA, you are required to complete annual training which is provided by the College. This training encompasses your role, responsibilities, and reporting obligations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Education, Certification, Licensure:
- Minimum of certification in Dental Assistant program required, or equivalent work experience in the dental field.
Experience:
- Minimum of one year of experience in dental practice preferred.
- Previous clinical or classroom teaching experience preferred.
Supplemental Information
- Excellent interpersonal and mentoring skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work both as a member of a team, independently, and with minimal supervision.
- Ability to develop effective relationships with faculty, administrators and students.
- Current in practice issues, computer skills, and educational technology.
- Effective communication, presentation, public speaking, and facilitation skills.
- Analytical ability to identify and resolve a variety of issues or challenges in an effective and timely manner.
- Must be familiar with Dental Assistant education concepts.
- Must be committed to the enrichment of healthcare programs and student outcomes.
