Dental Assistant Lab Assistant

Mid•Varies - Harrison/Mt. Pleasant - MI, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Minimum of certification in Dental Assistant program required, or equivalent work experience in the dental field.
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.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of experience in dental practice preferred.
Previous clinical or classroom teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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.