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

Position Details

Position Information

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

Classification Title
Temporary PT Hourly

Hourly rate, Stipend, or Load Unit
$30.00/hour

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Open Until Filled Notes
Open For 2026-2027 Academic Year

Position Type/Employee Class
Temporary PT Hourly

Instructor Status
Not applicable

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.

Essential 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

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

Education:

High School diploma or GED

Certifications:

Current Certified Dental Assisting (CDA) Certification

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) Certification

Experience:

Computer 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 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.