Dental Clinic Assistant - Part-Time Student Role

University of Minnesota School of Dentistry; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Middlesex Community College in Lowell, MA seeks a part-time Dental Clinic Assistant to support the Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting Clinic. You will interact with patients, students and faculty, and provide front desk support as needed.

The ideal candidate is an enrolled MCC student with at least 12 credits and a 2.5 GPA, holds a HS diploma or GED, and has experience in medical or dental settings, plus training in standard precautions and sterilization.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled student of Middlesex Community College
• Completion of at least 12 credits with a minimum 2.5 GPA and current enrollment in college-level courses.
• High School diploma or GED
• Experience working in the medical or dental field
• Prior training in Standard Precautions and Sterilization Procedures
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language including spelling, word meaning, and word usage
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work accurately with names, numbers, codes and/or symbols.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written expression.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments for disinfection, sterilization and recirculation with student assistance.
• Implement and document quality assurance protocols relative to sterilization and clinic equipment.
• Daily assessment of clinic and laboratory equipment and supplies, reporting needs to COM
• Maintain organization of instruments, supplies and equipment in COM's absence.
• Facilitate procedures to ensure proper opening and/or closing of the clinic daily.
• Collaborate with student clinic manager to ensure proper instrument processing, clinic operations, and stocking of clinic.
• Collaborate/communicate with faculty, administrators and other staff in carrying out assigned job responsibilities.
• Provides customer service in a way that represents the college in a positive manner.
• Provide assistance to patients as needed.
• Provide assistance to faculty, staff and students as needed
• Provides assistance to students in scheduling patients and in the maintenance of secure records.
• Front desk duties as needed, including scheduling appointments, patient check-in, and accepting payments.
• Retrieving and stocking supplies, lifting and moving equipment up to 15 lbs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

12+ college credits

GPA 2.5+

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Front desk software

Job description

Middlesex Community College in Lowell, MA seeks a part-time Dental Clinic Assistant to support the Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting Clinic. You will interact with patients, students and faculty, and provide front desk support as needed.

The ideal candidate is an enrolled MCC student with at least 12 credits and a 2.5 GPA, holds a HS diploma or GED, and has experience in medical or dental settings, plus training in standard precautions and sterilization.