Part-time, Clinical Assistant/Lab Aid, Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene Program (in-person) - Monroe Community College
About the position Responsibilities • Is available to students for academic coaching/tutoring in clinical and laboratory courses. • Is available to faculty for clinical and lab support during clinical and laboratory courses. Requirements • For clinical dental hygiene: NYS Registered Dental Hygienist. • For clinical dental assisting: NYS Registered Dental Assistant and/or NYS Registered Dental Hygienist. • Demonstrates and provides highly developed clinical skills, including preventive therapies, radiographic principles, interpretation and techniques, dental materials, 4-handed dental assisting, periodontal instrumentation, and advanced periodontal techniques. • Ability to assist students to achieve entry-level competencies based on accreditation standards and program requirements. • CPR & AED for Health Professionals - certified. • Mandated Reporter Training, current 2025. • Infection control/HIPAA compliant. • Evidence of current NYS required continuing education units. • Evidence of an understanding of a humanistic approach to clinical and /or didactic practices. • Evidence of proficient communication skills (interpersonal, speaking, and writing). • Evidence of proficient organizational skills. • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and patient management software. • Desire to teach in person at local and or distance clinical site(s) in person. • Commitment to supporting an inclusive environment on campus. • Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs. • Evidence of commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college. • Evidence of proficiency with technology. • Experience and/or interest in developing and teaching online courses. • Commitment to continued professional growth. Nice-to-haves • For Dental Assisting - Three or more years of experience as a full-time 4-handed dental assistant, clinical dental hygienist. • For Dental Hygiene - Three or more years of full-time clinical dental hygiene experience. • Knowledge of dental materials and procedural armamentarium. • Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field. • Teaching experience, general. • Teaching experience in dental assisting, dental hygiene, and or dentistry. • Clinical and/or didactic teaching methodologies coursework/continuing education. • Knowledge of, or experience in, implementing a variety of teaching strategies. • Awareness of the potential value of technology as a tool for teaching. • Experience with computerized student record management. • Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently. Benefits • Pay rate for Fall 2025 & Spring 2026: $40/hour with a certificate or associate's degree; $45/hour with a bachelor's degree or higher. • Flexible Work Policy for benefit eligible employees including flextime/staggered shifts, remote work/telecommuting and compressed work schedule. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job