Assistant, Dental Clinic

NTC offers outstanding career opportunities on a modern campus with state-of-the-art technology that allows for a collaborative learning and work environment. Employees are offered an amazing Total Rewards package with competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and generous paid time off – including two paid closures for the winter holiday (Christmas – New Year) and summer (week of July 4th), for most full-time positions. NTC is “The College that Cares” and makes a difference in the lives of our employees and students. If you have the desire to help students while positively impacting the community, we’d love for you to join our team! See why our current employees did!

Starting Hourly Rate Based on Qualifications:$22.15
JOB SUMMARY, DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS:

Job Summary

This position supports the daily operations of NTC’s Dental Programs and Community Dental Clinic by preparing and maintaining clinical and classroom environments, equipment, instruments, and supplies. Working closely with the Dental Clinic Manager and faculty, this position supports students and patients, assists with clinic operations and patient care activities, and helps ensure a safe, organized, and efficient learning environment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully with or without reasonable accommodation.

Program Operations

• Set up and take down equipment and materials in both the clinic and classroom.
• Receive and organize supplies.
• Conduct routine equipment cleaning and maintenance tasks, including operatory chairs, x-ray units, and dental equipment.
• Provide equipment troubleshooting and minor repairs.
• Perform waterline maintenance on operatory chairs and maintain associated documentation.
• Assist Clinic Manager in maintaining SDS files and safety labels.
• Perform laundry duties for dental programs.
• Prepare outgoing and incoming mail for the dental programs.
• Efficiently manage time to complete tasks promptly.
• Collaborate effectively within the team to achieve objectives.
• Aid faculty and students in both clinic and classroom environments as directed.

Clinic Operations

• Prepare clinic for patients, including opening clinic, turning on suction, and equipment checks.
• Check in and out clinic instruments and equipment, maintaining inventory for the clinic.
• Utilize dental software to assist students and faculty as needed.
• Knowledge of various dental equipment, including lasers, nitrous and simulators to assist students and faculty.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in clinic and storage areas.

Patient Care

• Conduct clinical x-rays under supervision.
• Assist students under faculty guidance in patient care duties.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills to ensure patient satisfaction.
• Handle diverse patient populations with confidentiality and professionalism.

Dental Clinic Support

• Cross train to provide back-up for Assistant, Dental Sterilization.

Minimum Qualifications Required

In limited circumstances, NTC may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

Education: One Year Certificate (or Equivalent)

Dental Assistant Technical Diploma, or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through occupational experience.

Experience: 1 Year

Additional Experience Information:

• Minimum of one year of dental clinic experience or dental certificate completion is required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, including language skills, reasoning and mathematical abilities are essential.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, emails and memos; discuss information one-on-one and in small groups.

Math Skills:

Ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to critically think and solve problems involving a variety of concrete variables with limited standardization; interpret written, oral and diagrammed instructions.

Technical Skills:

Ability to navigate to and between computer applications; read/reply to emails, open/save/close files and applications; find, format and print documents; operate common office equipment.

Customer Service Skills:

Ability to understand complex concerns and formulate solutions; communicate professionally with various audiences in different situations.

Other Requirements

CPR certification

Physical Requirements

Carrying/Lifting 10-25lbs - Medium
Carrying/Lifting 25-50lbs - Low
Carrying/Lifting > 50lbs - Low
Sitting - Low
Standing/walking/climbing - High
Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending - Medium
Repetitive Hand/Foot Movement - Low
Pushing/Pulling/Reaching Above Shoulder – Medium

Work Environment

Indoor/Office Work Environment - High
Outdoor Weather Conditions - N/A
Irritated or Agitated Individuals - Low
Hostile or Violent Individuals - N/A
Hazardous Fumes/Odors/Toxic Chemicals - N/A
Confined Spaces (as identified by OSHA) - N/A
Work-Related Travel - Low
Smell Requirement: Medium
Specific Vision: Medium
Hearing: Medium
Taste: N/A

Organization

Working at Northcentral Technical College

NTC is a customer-focused, accessible provider of innovative lifelong learning that builds a globally competitive workforce. The College’s 5,900 square mile, 10-county district includes six convenient campus locations in Wausau, Antigo, Medford, Phillips, Spencer, and Wittenberg, as well as a Public Safety Center of Excellence in Merrill, a Wood Technology Center of Excellence in Antigo, an Apprenticeship Center of Excellence in Wausau and an Agriculture Center of Excellence just north of the Wausau Campus in the Town of Maine. The Wausau Campus also features a Center for Health Sciences, Center for Business & Industry and an Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Center of Excellence.

2012 marks the centennial anniversary of Northcentral Technical College, recently named the 21st fastest growing community/technical college in the nation by Community College Week magazine. The College currently offers over 150 associate degree programs, technical diploma programs and short- term certificate options, with many credits transferring to Wisconsin’s four-year public and private colleges, creating a seamless path for lifelong learning. Through a variety of flexible course options (www.ntc.edu/flex), NTC is providing an additional opportunity for learners to receive a degree or certification through flexible learning opportunities including late starts, a new Virtual College and winterim courses. Additional services include programming in ELL, Adult Basic Education, and HSED/ GED, as well as a learning center and testing center.

NTC is also closely connected to the local business community through the training and development of incumbent workers. The College’s Business & Industry Solutions team works with local businesses to offer customized training, technical assistance and professional development opportunities. NTC’s Continuing Education team provides educational offerings designed to help individuals gain needed education for career advancement or change, meet professional certification and licensing requirements and develop new skills to be successful in today’s competitive workforce.

Company info

Telephone: 715-675-3331
Location: 1000 W Campus Dr
Wausau
WI
54401
United States