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Dental Assisting Instructional Assistant (Part Time, Temporary Hourly, Non-Benefited)

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Position Information

Position Title Dental Assisting Instructional Assistant (Part Time, Temporary Hourly, Non-Benefited)
Classification Title Temporary PT Hourly
Hourly rate, Stipend, or Load Unit $30.00/hr
Close Date
Position Type/Employee Class Temporary PT Hourly
Instructor Status
Overtime Eligible Non-Exempt
FLSA Status
Campus Location Bend
Primary Purpose
To assist the instructor in demonstrations, direct students in competency practice, facilitate student learning, perform check offs of students’ competencies.
Essenatial Duties and Responsibilities
Pre-Clinic Duties –
  • Interact with Lab Coordinator to request the order of needed supplies from the Dental Assisting Budget in time for their use in dental lab experiences


Laboratory Duties for Instruction –
  • Set up for demonstrations and competencies prior to laboratory experiences
  • Assist lab instructor during demonstrations or perform demonstrations
  • Coordinate student mentoring with that of the Instructor during competency practice
  • Grade Student Assignments and/or Competencies
  • Manage the camera and computer operations during demonstration transmissions or direct others in their operations
  • Provide support to instructor as needed and/or as requested
  • Direct 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 Maintenance –
  • Drain ultrasonic and disinfect it daily, or direct students to do so
  • Maintain sterilizers including water levels, cleaning, emptying of waste water bottles, and draining at the end of the academic year
  • Direct students in the refilling and chemical maintenance of water bottles
  • Perform weekly spore tests in all sterilizers, maintain documents results according to Oregon Board of Dentistry rules, schedule repairs when necessary
  • Maintain the water purifier – contact Silas Towns for filter replacement every 1.5 years
  • Clean traps in operatories, and compressor trap weekly

Materials & Supplies –
  • Keep all laboratory materials and supplies in the operatories stocked
  • Add laboratory materials that have reached the re-order point to the order list
  • Work with Lab Coordinator to keep lab clean and organized (laboratory supply storage area, wall shelves, tubs, counters, drawers, etc.)
Department Specific
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

  • Dental Assisting experience in general dentistry
  • Perform competency check offs in coordination with the Instructor
  • Ability to mentor and direct students during patient care
  • Experience in sterilization and maintaining aseptic techniques
  • Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter.
Ergonomic Requirements
Work 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 Requirements
  1. High School diploma or GED
  2. Current Certified Dental Assisting (CDA) Certification
  3. Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) Certification
  4. Computer literacy: experience with email, Internet, word processing, and spreadsheets (preferably experience with MS Office Suite products).
  5. Familiarity with the Internet and internal E-Mail system (prefer knowledge of Outlook).
  6. Accurate arithmetic, grammar, spelling, editing and proofreading skills.
  7. Knowledge of standard office equipment and phones.
  8. Experience with equipment use and maintenance in a dental operatory and lab
Equivalency Statement
The 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 Qualifications
  • Customer Service experience.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
EEO Statement
The 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 COCC’s EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * 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 Progress
    • Bachelors Degree
    • Masters Degree In Progress
    • Masters Degree
    • Ph.D. in Progress
    • Ph.D.
    • J.D.
    • M.D.
    • Other Doctorate Level Degree
  2. In support of COCC’s 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)

  3. * The College is NOT able to support Visa applications for this position. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered for this position. Are you, or will you be eligible to work in the US by the start date of the position?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum education and/or experience requirements, but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required are encouraged to apply and provide an equivalency statement here. Your statement should make clear the requirement you are addressing and why you feel your education/experience is equivalent. Please be aware that applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements and do not provide an equivalency statement may not advance to the next stage of the recruitment process.

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * 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?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * 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 document(s) in the next step of this application process.
    • Yes, I am a veteran
    • No, I am not a veteran
  7. If you have identified yourself as a qualified veteran or disabled veteran by submitting your DD214 and DD215 (if applicable) form(s) as proof of veteran status, please describe any transferable skills earned during your military service that you feel relate to the requirements/preferences of this position.

    (Open Ended Question)

  8. * 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 COCC’s 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 requested
    • No, I will not provide my consent when requested

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
Optional Documents
  1. Resume/Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
  3. US Military DD 214