Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 2 - Dental Clinic Technician

The Instruction and Classroom Support Technician 2 -Dental Clinic Technicianwill perform a variety of tasks in support of clinical operations at YVCs Dental learning lab. The Instruction and Classroom Support Technician 2 -Dental Clinic Technicianwill demonstrate they are professionally interested in ensuring a clean organized and inventoried laboratory environment. The successful incumbent will work in collaboration with college department faculty administrators and staff members; and perform work that requires knowledge of lab procedures materials equipment and other duties as assigned. Duties are performed in a Dental Hygiene lab/clinic environment. Some lifting (up to 50lbs.) will be required.

Typical Office Work:

• Research evaluate and make purchasing recommendations/decisions for dental equipment and supplies.
• Keep accurate inventory and organize supplies.
• Collaborate with faculty and program staff by providing quotes for ordering supplies.
• Maintain positive relationships with the public students faculty staff and administrators.
• Represent assigned program(s) accurately and positively to all constituents.
• Maintains Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) records manual and updates.
• Import export and print radiographs.
• Follows HIPPA Policy and Procedure.
• Cross train with Patient Services Coordinator and Clinic Manager on general office procedures in order to provide emergency coverage to support clinic.

Program Specialization:

• Facilitate clean and safe clinic and lab spaces.

• Maintains HIPAA procedures and documentation. Secures training for Dental Hygiene program. Follows all policies and procedures in the event of a HIPAA violation.

• Manage patient screening schedules and track assignments to students.

• Ensure required licensing testing record keeping and information posting associated with clinical equipment.

• Monitor clinic to ensure compliance with HIPAA WISHA Washington State Infection Control Regulations Department of L & I and OSHA safety policy.

• Complete and maintain appropriate SDS documentation.

• Liaison with various technology support services and vendors to ensure optimal and continuous functioning of clinic equipment technology and software.

• Coordinate disposal of sharps and hazardous wastes.

• Complete clinic sterilization and infection control responsibilities including set up/close down operation testing (with required record keeping) and maintenance of all associated equipment and chemicals.

• Check out clinic owned instruments and supplies.

• Monitor launder stock and replace (as needed) all personal protective equipment.

• Monitor stock and facilitate appropriate access to and storage of restorative carts and anesthetic supplies.

• In collaboration with Dental Hygiene faculty support student instrument issue and instrument replacement process.

• Perform professional/technical instructional support involving the use of technical and/or academic knowledge materials and techniques.

• Provide instructional support to Dental Hygiene-related undergraduate courses requiring knowledge of dental hygiene field.

• Provide demonstrations on use and maintenance of clinical equipment.

• Prepare equipment materials and solutions for classwork projects.

• Prepare demonstrations as requested by instructors.

• Assist with laboratory or lecture demonstrations; confers with instructor in establishing and developing assignments.

• Plan laboratory assignments and schedules.

• Assist and advise students in laboratory assignments or in discipline subject matter; write edit or modify laboratory handouts or manuals.

• Modify lab and clinic protocols; advises instructors of potential problems with existing programs.

• Operate and perform routine maintenance and repairs on clinical laboratory and demonstration instruments and equipment; instruct student teaching assistants and faculty in the use of equipment.

• Serve on department Safety Committee and assist in the development of safe laboratory procedures

• Monitor and maintain emergency drugs supplies and medical gasses.

• Estimate quantity and quality of supplies and materials needed orders equipment and supplies accordingly.

• Follow through with the purchasing department or procurement of supplies and maintains adequate stock levels.

• Assist Assistant Dean of Allied Dental Education Programs with preparations for CRDTS examinations i.e. orders food/catering prepare operatories.

• Prepare progress reports.

• Assemble organize and interpret data.

• May work occasional evenings and/or weekends.

• May support other Professional Technical programs as other duties assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Dental Assistant in Washington State.
• One year of experience in a dental office.
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certified or able to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Demonstrated proficiency with office technology and software including Microsoft Excel Word etc.) and dental practice software.

• An earned Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution.
• Bilingual/Biliterate: English/Spanish
• Experience with dental materials/equipment

• Concentrate for extended periods work with multiple interruptions and multitask.
• Use computers including Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Communicate knowledge and skills in both oral and written forms to students who represent a broad spectrum of ages abilities ethnicity education and cultural backgrounds.
• Work collaboratively with a diverse faculty staff students public and community partners to create a positive work environment.
• Self-manage and work independently to meet deadlines as necessary.
• Analyze supply chain usage and trends.
• Follow sterilization practices.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (a generic cover letter will not be accepted)
• A current resume(a resume will not substitute for the work experience section of the online application)
• Three (3) professional references(personal references do not count as professional)
• Unofficial transcripts for confirmation of degree(if minimum qualifications require a degree). The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts at time of hire.
• Certifications/Credentials as requiredfor fulfillment of the minimum qualifications.

Please note: Failure to follow the above application instructions will lead to disqualification.Please do not include any attachments other than the ones requested above. E-mailed documents will not be accepted after the closing of the recruitment or in lieu of attaching your documents to the online application.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Candidates invited for interviews may be required to complete a skills test.

Candidates may be subject to a Criminal History Background Check as a condition for consideration of employment.

In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Yakima Valley College does not discriminate against any person based on their race color creed religion national origin sex sexual orientation and/or gender identity age marital status the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability honorably discharged veteran or military status genetic information or any other prohibited basis in admission treatment or participation in its programs services and activities or in employment. All inquiries regarding compliance should be directed to Alma Ramirez Chief Human Resources Officer Yakima Valley College 1015 South 16th Avenue Yakima Washington 98902; email; telephone 509.574.4671.

Yakima Valley Colleges Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at https:// mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues required statistics and other related information for the past three calendar years. To obtain a paper copy of the report please call 509.574.4610.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible.

All positions are subject to funding.