Part-Time Dental Hygiene Clinic Assistant
Prairie State College

Job Info

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Posting Number:

H0419P

Classification:

Part Time

Position Title:

Part-Time Dental Hygiene Clinic Assistant

Status of Position:

Part-Time

FLSA:

Non Exempt

Position Summary:

Supports the operation of the dental clinic by serving as the booking agent of clinic activities and maintenance of equipment and supplies in the clinic. Performs dental assistant, clerical, and receptionist functions. Responsibilities include interacting with the public, clients, dental hygiene students, faculty, and other professionals, sterilizing equipment, managing the disposal of contaminated wastes and sharps, monitoring regular spore tests, directing the use of the autoclave and statims, ordering and maintaining inventory of all clinic supplies and clinic forms, scheduling appointments and collecting monies.

Reporting Relationship:

Direct reporting relationship to the Dean, Allied Health and Emergency Services.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Operates a variety of basic office machines.
2. Performs record keeping, word processing, patient data entry, and dental clinic management functions utilizing a computer.
3. Serves as HIPAA Compliance Officer. Establishes and maintains confidential medical/dental records.
4. Communicates professionally and effectively with clients, students, faculty and visitors to the building.
5. Answers multi-line telephone, routes calls, takes messages, schedules patient appointments and responds to or refers inquiries.
6. Maintains accurate records of monetary transactions, collects fees, issues receipts, balances books and prepares deposits.
7. Manages the daily functions within the central sterilization area.
8. Coordinates and supervises the disbursement of dental supplies and equipment to faculty and dental hygiene students.
9. Directs and oversees the disposal of contaminated wastes and the proper use of the autoclave and statims.
10. Manages the disposal of sharps containers and other wastes.
11. Monitors regular autoclave spore tests.
12. Prepares a daily audit report.
13. Develops and maintains a schedule for various student rotations within the clinic.
14. Directs work-study &/or part-time workers as assigned.
15. Schedules, coordinates, and oversees department special functions and programs.
16. Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Dental Assisting experience, including ability to operate sterilization equipment, dispose of contaminated wastes and sharps, monitor regular spore tests, order & maintain an inventory of supplies and clinic forms and perform receptionist duties including scheduling of appointments.
2. Maintains CPR certification.
3. Experience using a computer and ability to utilize word processing software and requisition maintenance software.
4. Ability to perform multi-task work with minimal supervision.
5. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Certified Dental Assistant.

Anticipated Work Hours and Days:

Monday and Wednesday evenings-4 hours each day.

Salary:

$13.71/hour

Posting Date:

09/21/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All applications must be submitted electronically.

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