Lanier Technical College (www.laniertech.edu) – Hall County Campus; Gainesville, GA zip 30507 is conducting a search for the following full-time, benefits-eligible, FLSA-exempt salaried position.  NOTE:  A background check and employer reference check are part of the selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 770-533-6903 or cantrell@laniertech.edu if any assistance or accommodation is needed in the application/interview process.

POSITION:                    Dental Assisting Lab/Clinical Coordinator - Hall County Campus

REPORTS TO:             Dean of Allied Health

SALARY:                       Upper $40’s to Low $50’s annually, depending on qualifications

EFFECTIVE:                This position is available now

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is responsible for coordinating with the Dental Assisting Program Director to provide education and/or training to students in the Dental Assisting program in order to become dental assistants. Will also be under the indirect supervision of the Dental Assisting Program Director. 

MAJOR DUTIES:

·        Assists individual students in the lab and practicum environment.

·        Assists with demonstrations, administering testing, and grading.

·        Oversees and monitors laboratory space and/or computer lab.

·        Assures adherence to safety and cleanliness standards, maintaining an effective and safe learning environment where students can perform program-level tasks.

·        Assists in the collection and management of confidential student data.

·        Assists with and participates in advisory committee meetings.

·        Communicates students' progress to students and discusses appropriate changes to improve performance as needed.

·        Calculates, records, and reports students' grades accurately in Blackboard.

·        Assesses students in the laboratory setting.

·        Secures contracts for practicum rotations.

·        Maintains program database and student records, including student vaccinations and CPR.

·        Assists dental assisting director in classroom and practicum settings.

·        Performs practicum site visit procedures.

·        Other work-related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·       A graduate of a CODA-accredited Dental Assisting program; a Registered Dental Hygienist (with an active license); or a Dentist (with an active license). 

·       A current BLS Healthcare Provider certificate.

·       A current Certified Dental Assistant credential issued by the Dental Assisting National Board (unless a licensed dentist).

·       A current CPR card. 

COMPETENCIES:

·        Knowledge of course standards and skill/expertise in the subject area.

·        Skill in the operation of lab equipment and/or computers.

·        Appropriate oral and written communication skills that effectively communicate information

to students who function at the new, beginning, or advanced level.

·        Ability to perform lab competencies, maintain accurate records, and prepare lesson materials.

·        Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Dentrix, and Eaglesoft.

·        Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: (in addition to minimum qualifications & competencies):

·       Advanced degree.

·       Previous work experience as a Dental Assistant.

State of GA benefits include: A choice of retirement plans (Georgia State Employees’ Pension and Savings Plan or Teachers’ Retirement System), health and flexible benefits insurance options, sick leave and annual leave accruals (10 hours each on a monthly basis), and 13 state holidays.

This position is eligible for 1 day of telework (up to 9 hours) after 6 months of employment.

As set forth in its student catalog, Lanier Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator:  Nancy Beaver, 770-533-7000, nbeaver@laniertech.edu

Section 504 Coordinator:  Veronica Bowermaster, 770-533-7003, vbowermaster@laniertech.edu

NOTICE: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Lanier Technical College is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. Lanier Technical College Federally-Issued User ID: 46367 Date of Authorization: 3/28/2007 

It is the obligation of Lanier Technical College to ensure orderly operation, to protect the rights of all members of the LTC community, to prohibit acts which materially and substantially interfere with legitimate educational objectives or interfere with the rights of others and to take disciplinary action where conduct adversely affects the College’s pursuit of its educational objectives. To this end, LTC complies with the Title II of Public Law 101-542, Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act – also known as the "Jeanne Cleary Act." The Act requires that the College make available the report of campus crime statistics for the previous fiscal year by October 1st each year. The most recent LTC Campus Safety and Security Report is available at www.laniertech.edu. You may also request a paper copy from the Lanier Technical College Police Department located in the Breeden-Giles building on the Hall County Campus, 2535 Lanier Tech Drive, Gainesville, GA 30507.