Part-Time Dental Clinic and Lab Coordinator
About The Position
NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers. NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success. The Part-Time Dental Clinic and Lab Coordinator is responsible for providing assistance to the dental assisting faculty in classroom, laboratory, and clinical sessions, daily operations of the Fayetteville Youth Dental Clinic, management and monitoring of budgets including grants awarded to the program, and ensuring the program meets all OSHA and HIPAA requirements for the classroom, laboratory, and clinic.
Requirements
- The formal education equivalent of an associate degree with a major in a health related program or related field
- Two years of experience in the dental field or related area
- Must hold a current professional licensure—Registered Dental Assisting Permit from AR State Board of Dental Examiners
- Must pass background checks conducted by Arkansas State Police, FBI, and Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree and two to five years of dental experience
- Five or more years of dental experience in lieu of a degree
- CPR Certification is preferred but can be completed after hire
Responsibilities
- Assists the Dental Assisting Program Faculty in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical areas
- Ensures the Dental Assisting Program meets OSHA and HIPAA regulations. Maintains up to date knowledge in order to ensure compliance
- Manages and monitors inventory and budgets including grants awarded to the Dental Assisting Program and the Fayetteville Youth Dental program
- Serves as Administrative support for the Dental Assisting Program and the Fayetteville Youth Dental Clinic
- Serves as clinical support including patient management, communication with dental offices, and equipment maintenance
- Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others
- Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to support the goals and objectives of the department and college
Benefits
- Rate of Pay: $16.00 hourly
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
