Dental Clinic Instructional Assistant (Part Time, Temporary Hourly, Non-Benefited)

• Interact with Lab Coordinator to request the order of needed supplies from the Dental Clinic Budget in time for their use in clinics
• Regularly check expiration dates of clinic materials to assure fresh materials are used for patient care
• Maintain separation of Dental Clinic and Laboratory supplies

Clinical Duties for Instruction –

• Arrive at the clinic early to set up the front desk including all necessary legal documents, turn on compressor, x-ray processor/computers, sterilizers, prepare ultrasonic cleaner, and all other duties to prepare for clinic
• Direct student in opening duties (turning on units, x-ray heads, and flushing water lines
• Provide support to clinical instructor as needed and/or as requested
• Partner with the volunteer dentists and dental assisting faculty to provide quality care to patients
• Coordinate student instruction and mentoring to facilitate smooth student/patient flow and efficient dental care
• Perform or instruct students in sterilization and aseptic techniques in the clinic
• Participate in pre-clinic discussion with students and debriefing after clinic
• Maintain or direct students in waterline asepsis including the use of chemicals, shock treatments, and drying the lines after each clinic.

Clinic Maintenance –

• Drain ultrasonic and disinfect it after every clinic, or direct students to do so
• Maintain sterilizers, including water levels, cleaning, and emptying of waste water bottles
• Direct students in the refilling and chemical maintenance of water bottles
• Coordinate with Lab Coordinator to make sure all equipment is functioning prior to a scheduled Dental Clinic

Materials and Supplies –

• Keep all dental clinic materials and supplies in the operatories stocked
• Add all clinic materials that have reached the re-order point to the order list
• Work with Lab Coordinator to keep clinic clean and organized (clinic supply storage area, wall shelves, tubs, counters, drawers, etc.)

Certifications: EFDA & CDA

• Customer Service experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.