• College Laboratory Assistant: Dental

    Minnesota State (Brainerd, MN)


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    Working Title:

    College Laboratory Assistant: Dental

    Institution:

    Central Lakes College

    Classification Title:

    College Laboratory Asst 2

    Bargaining Unit / Union:

    207: AFSCME - Technical

    City:

    Brainerd

    FLSA:

    Non Job Exempt

    Full Time / Part Time:

    Full time

    Employment Condition:

    Classified - Seasonal (Seasonal)

    Salary Range:

    $21.57 - $30.98

    Application Procedure:

    Please upload the following information with your application to be considered for this position:

    + Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

    + Current Resume (Include dates of employment (month and year) for each position and indicate average hours worked per week for each job.)

    Job Description

    This position exists to serve the students and instructors of the Dental Programs. Under limited supervision, the Lab Assistant will assist the Dental Program instructors and students in the lab by demonstrating techniques and will carry out prescribed instructional activities for students under the direction of dental instructors. The Lab Assistant will oversee the security of the lab/clinic so that equipment and materials are used properly and kept safe. The Lab Assistant will also keep the clinic and lab stocked with supplies and will maintain an inventory of all supplies, equipment, and products. They will assist the students with scheduling patients. The Lab Assistant will serve as the infection control officer, radiation officer, and the OSHA/safety officer for the dental programs.

    Salary Range:

    $21.57-30.13/hour, $45,038-62,911 annually

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Current Minnesota Dental Assistant license and Dental Assisting National Board Exam (DANB) certification; and

    + Associate or higher degree in Dental Assisting; and

    + One academic year of teaching/tutoring experience in Dental Assisting at the high school level or above; or

    + An equivalent combination of education and work experience.

    Preferred Qualification

    + Knowledge of dental equipment and ability to troubleshoot problems and make minor repairs.

    + Ability to communicate effectively with vendors for ordering parts and scheduling service needs

    + Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to do a job without regular help and advice from others.

    + Project management skills sufficient to manage multiple projects simultaneously; create clear and attainable project objectives; build project requirements; oversee the cost, time, and scope of projects; manage project constraints; and communicate progress and end results.

    + Knowledge of taking diagnostic radiographs and utilization of digital scans.

    + Knowledge of taking impressions and use and manipulation of dental materials.

    + Knowledge of sterilization/infection control protocols to ensure proper sterilization for the safety of students, faculty, staff, and dental clinic patients.

    + Strong verbal communication skills sufficient to participate in discussions and communicate technical ideas and procedures to technical and non-technical staff and managers and present recommendations and reports to senior managers.

    Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

    8 hours/day, 7:45-4:15 Monday-Friday

     

    Telework (Yes/No)

     

    No

     

    About

     

    Central Lakes College is a comprehensive community and technical college serving about 5,500 students per year. With a knowledgeable, caring faculty and modern, results-oriented programs in comfortable facilities, CLC is the college of choice for seekers of success.

    Benefits Information:

    At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

    Desired Start Date:

    07-07-2025

    Position End Date:

    Open Date:

    05-21-2025

    Close Date:

    05-31-2025

    Posting Contact Name:

    Terri Henrikson

    Posting Contact Email:

    [email protected]