Part-Time Dental Hygiene Lab Technician

Helps maintain the Mount Hood Community College Dental Clinic for instruction and community service.

Essential Duties

• Sterilizes equipment and surfaces.
• Tests equipment following standard operating procedures.
• Stocks, organizes, and cleans operatories.
• Maintains a lab culture that is inclusive and welcoming, with conscious attention to the needs of racially minoritized, low-income, and first-generation college students.

• Assists in the development of outreach materials.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Represents the Dental Hygiene program at public events.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum (1) year of college level education in a dental assistant or healthcare program

• Experience in a dental clinic
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish.
• Familiarity with the operations and technologies of a dental clinic.

• Ability to use standard office and productivity software.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices for communicating effectively with racially minoritized, low-income and first-generation college students.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to learn and use new software and hardware.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in the dental clinic. Includes standing, walking, bending, and lifting of objects up to 30 lbs.Important Information.

MHCC only accepts applications through our online application system at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mhcc/default.cfm. For technical assistance with this, please call 855-524-5627.

Please note: We do not request or read letters of recommendation. Also, it is not necessary to upload a large number of documents with your materials. We are looking for the required documents and perhaps one or two additional documents of your choosing (optional). Faculty applications require a current resume, cover letter and official transcripts (copies are fine for application purposes) and/or any required certificates or licenses.

Please note: this is initially a self-screening system. We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.

Position subject to budget consideration and approval.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

MHCC is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.

MHCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

If you are seeking this preference, appropriate documentation must be provided at the time of application. You may submit an electronic copy in the document upload area of the application in the section marked "veterans' preference document," or fax to 503-491-7257 or mail to Human Resources, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR 97030. If you do not have your documentation, you may request it through your Veterans' Administration Office.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three working days prior to the date of need.

Mt. Hood Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three working days prior to the date of need.

Mt. Hood Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.