Part Time Dental Hygienist - Dental Clinic

Posting Number : 240081 Job Title : Part Time Dental Hygienist - Dental Clinic Applicant Notification : Position Information

The Lane Dental Clinic and Lane Community College are seeking hygienists who can work either on an as-needed basis or with consistent hours.

The clinic coordinator will work with staff on hours and schedule based on the agreed upon commitment.

• This is a professional dental hygienist, non-teaching assignment.
• The Clinic follows the Lane Community College closure and holiday schedule.
• This position works at the Lane Community College Dental Clinic at 2460 Willamette Street, Eugene Oregon or LCC Main Campus.

What does the clinic do differently?

• The goal of the Lane Dental Clinic is to provide the public with patient-centered, comprehensive, preventive and therapeutic dental care, while at the same time providing effective, practical, educational experiences for dental hygiene and assisting students.
• Encourage the love of learning and service. Lane’s Clinic specializes in treating patients without recent access to dental care.
• Clinic staff provide teeth cleaning and restorative services with affordable prices to community members, students and those in need with dental expertise, compassion and kindness.

The selected candidate will :

• Have a passion for serving others in their work and willingly mentor and develop Lane students to gain employment.
• Contribute to a positive atmosphere of individual caring, dedication, and service in a fast-paced clinic.
• Work with experienced Dentists who have committed to serving the community and training Lane students.

Search Information

First review date of applications may be as early as 10 business days after posting. Subsequent review dates will be based upon department needs.

Lane Community College reserves the right to modify this information.

Your application will remain in the pool until a decision is made on your candidacy.

Application Information

• Provide all documents as requested.
• A resume may not take the place of any section of the application.
• Transcripts are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Location : Dental Clinic Classification : Non-Credit / Extra Duty Position Type : Non-Credit / Extra Duty Anticipated Start Date : Upon Selection Salary / Wage : Hourly Salary / Wage Range : Wage : $ per hour Salary / Compensation Statement :

• This position is paid a stipend of $40 per hour.
• There are no health benefits available for these positions.

Grant Statement : Working Schedule :

• Up to 40 hour shift :
• Possible Monday-Friday clinic time ranging from 7 : 30-5 : 30, possible Wednesday evenings and / or every other Saturday.
• Tailored to schedule when DA’s are available and Student Clinics are not in session.
• Occasional or recurring schedule possible.

FLSA : Exempt Position Status : Temporary Full / Part : Part-Time Annual Schedule : Other Annual Schedule Details : Quicklink for Posting : POSTING TEXT Posting Date : 08 / 13 / 2024 Closing Date : 06 / 15 / 2025 Applicant Pool : Term Pool Open Until Filled : No Required QUALIFICATIONS Required Education : Graduated of an accredited dental hygiene program.

Required Experience : Licensure or Certification Requirements Registered dental hygienist with right to practice in Oregon (proof of license required). Conditions of Employment :

Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.

Preferred QUALIFICATIONS Preferred Education Expanded practice license Preferred Experience

• Previous community clinic dental experience
• Experience working with medically under-served populations

Language Statement We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students. Bilingual / Multicultural Statement : Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane’s commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement.

We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, multilingual skills, and thought.

We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Equivalency Statement : We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.

We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and / or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.

Position Purpose : To provide hygiene service to adults and children. To provide Lane Community College Dental Hygiene student training and positive mentoring.

Essential Functions : Support student learning through activities that include :

• Exhibit compliance with College policies and procedures, accountability for leave time, time sheet completion, release time, text book ordering and related functions
• Sustain currency in discipline and innovation in teaching
• Collegial participation in faculty performance evaluation process
• Maintain and post teaching schedule, regular meetings and office hours
• Maintain physical campus presence for instruction and daily needs of students, departments, college, and community, as specified in the
• Maintain requirements for student records, attendance, grades, and / or other documentation; ensure a safe, quality classroom or lab, including equipment, supplies, and inventory
• Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students
• Other duties as assigned

Equity and Inclusion

• Demonstrate Lane Community College’s core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences, are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships, and are applied to all position responsibilities
• Duties are carried out respectfully and inclusively, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status
• Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Human Resources and Disability Resource departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities in order to provide for the success of students and staff;

mentor and role model cultural competency for persons with disabilities

Must demonstrate an active concern for students, staff, and the public

Supervision Statement :

• This position is supervised by The Dean of Health Professions.
• Clinic work will be led by Primary Dental Assistants and Certified Clinic Dentists.
• The Clinic Coordinator leads the work of the clinic, sets schedules, oversees daily operations, workflow, establishes procedures, gives input for clinic functions and develops organizational procedures

Physical Demands / Working Environment : This position works indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions that include office noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and visitors.

This position requires that an employee is able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; perform cognitive and psychometric work for more than six (6) hours a day.

This position may work with individuals who may be hostile or abusive. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

Work safely. Knowledge Skills and Abilities : Ability to :

• Advise, motivate, encourage, explain options, and guide students in the learning process
• Plan, implement, and evaluate professional-technical courses
• Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to student learning
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with faculty, students, and staff
• Communicate effectively
• Demonstrate organizational abilities
• Understand time management
• Practice well-rounded leadership skills
• Communicate efficiently
• Have computer skills, including word processing
• Analyze and problems solve
• Write clearly and present information in concise summary reports
• Prioritize and set long and short-term goals
• Understand and carry out Lane Community College’s mission and strategic agendas including college learning outcomes, cultural competency, and diversity
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