Certified Dental Assistant
8 hours ago
Capitol Dental Care creates access to quality care and provides dental leadership within the communities we serve. Creating access to quality care includes several outreach options including a Tiny House mobile dental clinic, tele-dentistry, community settings, and providing outreach and care to over 100 schools in the community.
Due to the ongoing need for Dental Assistants in the Mid-Willamette Valley of Oregon, we are hiring a Dental Assisting Instructor to develop a comprehensive program to educate and prepare students for a career in Dental Assisting.
In the position, the Dental Assisting Instructor is responsible for the development, implementation, and teaching of curriculum including all classroom/laboratory instruction, managing and supporting student Externships placements within our network of offices, and supervision of students in their studies and Externship program.
Essential Job Functions
- Develop and execute curriculum for students in all stages of the Dental Assisting program
- Deliver Instructor Led Training with PowerPoint-based lectures, supplementing with real-life work experience
- Demonstrate dental skills/procedures and assist students as they practice hands-on in the lab
- Evaluate individual/group performance and make any necessary adjustments to meet student learning needs including seeking feedback from Externship offices
- Prepare lesson/unit plans and develop course material and evaluation tools
- Research and development of current standards related to the instructional area
- Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning
- Notify students of make-up work due
- Tutor students during make-up time
- Maintain student records, grades, and attendance
- Teach and guide students on professionalism and daily expectations in an office
- Assist in inventory and ordering of supplies and texts
- Assist in administrative duties as needed
- Is accessible to students during formal office hours and other times as needed
- Assist in the department budget planning process
- Coordinate student externships
- Ensure that each Dental Assisting program is full with qualified and motivated students
- Participate in outreach to high schools, community centers, and participate in recruiting and marketing events as needed
Qualifications:
- Associate’s or Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Five years of dental assisting experience, or three years of teaching in the field of dental assisting.
- Possession of a valid credential (Certified or Registered Dental Assistant or a licensed dentist)
- Proficiency in four-handed and/or six-handed dentistry principles
- Possession of x-ray certification and the ability to teach and support students in this area
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
- Ability to coordinate and evaluate the instructional process for all dental assisting curriculum
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, while establishing and maintaining effective collaboration with other administrators, employees, students, parents, and members of the community
- Highly organized with attention to detail
- Enthusiasm for improving academic and vocational achievement
- Background in computer technology and a learning management system
Pay Information:
$30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Our opportunities provide benefits including:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Basic life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
- 401k plan and deferred compensation plan
- Referral Bonuses ($600-$2,500 depending on role
Schedule:
Part-Time, Fridays + Saturdays 8am - 5pm
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