Hybrid Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 2 - Dental Clinic Technician bei Yakima Valley College, WA
Yakima Valley College, WA · Yakima, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Yakima
About the Department
Yakima Valley College serves all students holistically, supports all students' learning goals, and fosters achievement within career and educational pathways.
We strengthen our communities by providing opportunities for personal enrichment, economic mobility, and sociocultural engagement.
Yakima Valley College seeks an Instruction and Classroom Support Technician 2 - Dental Clinic Technician to support clinical operations our Allied Dental Education program learning lab. We invite you to consider joining Yakima Valley College (YVC), an innovative and equity-focused designated Hispanic Serving Institution that is committed to the pursuit of equitable student learning outcomes for its diverse students.
This is a cyclic, 10 - month, full-time, classified position, with Leave Without Pay (LWOP) July through August of each year.
The Instruction and Classroom Support Technician 2 - Dental Clinic Technician will perform a variety of tasks in support of clinical operations at YVCs Dental learning lab. The Instruction and Classroom Support Technician 2 - Dental Clinic Technician will 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.
Position Duties
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.
Other Qualifications
- APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete YVC Online Employment Application, and include the following REQUIRED attachments:
- 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 required for fulfillment of the minimum qualifications.
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[email protected]; telephone 509.574.4671.
Yakima Valley College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at https://www.yvcc.edu/services/safety-security, containing 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.
