Part-Time Dental Lab Assistant & Student Mentor

Central Oregon Community College; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Oregon Community College in Bend, Oregon seeks an Instructional Assistant for Dental Assisting. This part-time, temporary hourly position supports the instructor with demonstrations, student competency practice, and lab activities in the dental program.

The role requires CDA and EFDA certifications, a high school diploma or GED, and computer literacy. Duties include lab setup, supervision of students, sterilization, and maintaining equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Current CDA Certification.
• Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) Certification.
• Dental assisting experience and computer literacy are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Clinic Duties: order supplies from the Dental Assisting Budget for labs.
• Set up for demonstrations and competencies before labs.
• Assist instructor during demonstrations and mentor students during practice.
• Grade student assignments and competencies; manage camera/computer operations.
• Direct operatory maintenance and sterilization duties; maintain waterlines and equipment.

Skills

Dental Assisting

Mentoring students

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

CDA Certification

EFDA Certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Central Oregon Community College in Bend, Oregon seeks an Instructional Assistant for Dental Assisting. This part-time, temporary hourly position supports the instructor with demonstrations, student competency practice, and lab activities in the dental program.

The role requires CDA and EFDA certifications, a high school diploma or GED, and computer literacy. Duties include lab setup, supervision of students, sterilization, and maintaining equipment and supplies.