Dental Assisting Lab Assistant

Job Description

Welcome to Grayson College. Grayson College is in the heart of Grayson County and provides a vital link for higher education. GC offers small classes for personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty, and the convenience of day, evening or online classes. The college serves approximately 5,000 students annually. Graysons reputation is highly respected by surrounding universities and industries as an excellent source of quality graduates who bring specialized, skilled and much-needed talents to the workplace.

The Dental Assisting Lab Assistant supports and/or facilitates learning experiences in the laboratory, pre-clinical, and clinical practice sessions, in accordance with the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and Grayson College Dental Assisting Program policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• 34% Maintains the academic standards as established by the College, the Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Dental Assisting Program.
• 33% Assists dental assisting faculty in the development, implementation, and supervision of laboratory instruction during pre-clinical and clinical practice sessions.
• 33% Attends faculty meetings and college professional development as scheduled.
  
  

Performance Measurements:

• Demonstrates the Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust.
• Provides quality instruction to students.
• Creates and maintains effective relationships with students, faculty, and staff in order to provide a high level of service and support.
• Promotes the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion when assisting students or faculty.
• Maintains current certifications, up to date CPR, and required immunizations. Submits to drug screen and background checks according to policy.
• Provides leadership and models positive and professional behavior for students.
• Complies with all federal and state laws and regulations relating to higher education and follows Grayson College, Dental Assisting Program, and Health Science division policies and procedures.
• Represents Grayson College well; serves as an ambassador for the college in the community.
• Maintains an acceptable record of timeliness and attendance.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to implementing student engagement within the curriculum.
  
  

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree is preferred, but not required.
• Must hold a current Registration by the Texas State Board as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA).
• Must hold a current certification by the Dental Assisting National Board as a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), or be willing to obtain.
• A minimum of 2 years professional experience working as a dental assistant is preferred.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with students during the learning process.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

This job description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.

Please submit unofficial transcripts or e-copies for each institution of higher education attended with your application (If selected, official transcripts from each degree-granting institution will be required upon date of hire). Be sure to include three professional references with your application. This position is considered a security sensitive position and will require a criminal background check.

• Application is required to be considered for position regardless if resume is submitted.**
  
  

GRAYSON COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, GENDER, AGE, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LAW.

The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact the human resources office at 903-463-8770 or [email protected].