Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 2

Our Mission Statement:

Yakima Valley College seeks an Instructional & Classroom Support Technician 2.  We invite you to consider joining Yakima Valley College (YVC), an innovative and equity-focused designated Hispanic Serving Institution that is committed to the pursuit of equitable student learning outcomes for its diverse students. 

The Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 2 position supports the Dental Hygiene Program in the Workforce Education Division.  This is a cyclic, in person, 10 - month, full-time, classified position, with Leave Without Pay (LWOP) July through August of each year. Beginning salary is $3,811.00 per month for 40 hours per week, with periodic increments up to $5,117.00, plus a full state benefits package.

Reporting to the Program Manager – Workforce Education, the Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 2 will perform a variety of tasks in support of the Dental Hygiene Program, students, staff and faculty. The Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 2 will demonstrate they are professionally interested in monitoring and assisting students served by the Dental Hygiene Program to facilitate student success. Under general supervision, the successful incumbent will work in collaboration with college department faculty, administrators and staff members; and perform work that requires knowledge of lab procedures, materials, equipment and other duties as assigned. Duties are performed in a Dental Hygiene lab/clinic environment. Some lifting (up to 50lbs.) will be required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Typical Office Work:

• Research, evaluate and make purchasing recommendations/decisions for dental equipment and supplies. 
• Collaborate with faculty and program staff by providing quotes for ordering supplies.

• Maintain positive relationships with the public, students, faculty, staff, and administrators.

• Represent assigned program(s) accurately and positively to all constituents.
• Maintains Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) records, manual, and updates. 
• Import, export and print radiographs.
• HIPAA Risk Assessment and Compliance Security Officer responsibilities.

• Facilitate clean and safe clinic and lab spaces.
• Serve as HIPAA Risk Assessment and Compliance Security Officer, maintains HIPPA procedures and documentation. Secures training for Dental Hygiene program. Follows all policies and procedures in the event of a HIPPA violation. 
• Manage patient screening schedules and track assignments to students.
• Ensure required licensing, testing, record keeping, and information posting associated with clinical equipment.

• Monitor clinic to ensure compliance with HIPAA, WISHA, Washington State Infection Control Regulations, Department of L & I, and OSHA safety policy.
• Complete and maintain appropriate SDS documentation.
• Liaison with various technology support services and vendors to ensure optimal and continuous functioning of clinic equipment, technology, and software;
• Coordinate disposal of sharps and hazardous wastes.
• Complete clinic sterilization and infection control responsibilities including set up/close down, operation, testing (with required record keeping), and maintenance of all associated equipment and chemicals.
• Check out clinic owned instruments and supplies.
• Monitor, launder, stock, and replace (as needed) all personal protective equipment.
• Monitor, stock, and facilitate appropriate access to and storage of restorative carts and anesthetic supplies.
• In collaboration with Dental Hygiene faculty, support student instrument issue and instrument replacement process.
• Perform professional/technical instructional support involving the use of technical, and/or academic knowledge, materials, and techniques.
• Provide instructional support to Dental Hygiene-related undergraduate courses requiring knowledge of dental hygiene field.
• Provide demonstrations on use and maintenance of clinical equipment.
• Prepare equipment, materials, and solutions for classwork projects.
• Prepare demonstrations as requested by instructors.
• Assist with laboratory or lecture demonstrations; confers with instructor in establishing and developing assignments.
• Plan laboratory assignments and schedules.
• Assist and advise students in laboratory assignments or in discipline subject matter; write, edit or modify laboratory handouts or manuals.
• Modify lab and clinic protocols; advises instructors of potential problems with existing programs.
• Operate and perform routine maintenance and repairs on clinical, laboratory, and demonstration instruments and equipment; instruct student, teaching assistants and faculty in the use of equipment.
• Serve on department Safety Committee and assist in the development of safe laboratory procedures.
• Monitor and maintains emergency drugs, supplies, and medical gasses.
• Estimate quantity and quality of supplies and materials needed, orders equipment and supplies accordingly.
• Follow through with the purchasing department or procurement of supplies and maintains adequate stock levels;
• Assist Dental Hygiene Director with preparations for CRDTS examinations i.e., orders food/catering, prepare operatories.
• Prepare progress reports.
• Assemble, organize, and interpret data. 
• Work closely with program faculty to support designated programs and the institution.
• May work occasional evenings and/or weekends.
• May support other Professional Technical programs as other duties assigned.

• Registered Dental Assistant or able to obtain certificate within thirty (30) days of hire.
• One year of experience in a dental office.
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certified or able to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Demonstrated proficiency with office technology and software, including Microsoft Excel, Word, etc.) and dental practice software.

• An earned Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution.
• Bilingual/Biliterate:  English/Spanish.
• Experience with dental materials/equipment.

• Concentrate for extended periods, work with multiple interruptions, and multitask.
• Use computers, including Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
• Communicate knowledge and skills in both oral and written forms to students who represent a broad spectrum of ages, abilities, ethnicity, education, and cultural backgrounds.
• Work collaboratively with a diverse faculty, staff, students, public and community partners to create a positive work environment.
• Self-manage and work independently to meet deadlines as necessary.
• Analyze supply chain usage and trends.

• Dental Assisting skills.
• HIPPA and WISHA policies.
• Dental office software and Microsoft Office Suite, i.e. Word, Excel, PPT.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete YVC Online Employment Application, and include the following REQUIRED attachments: 

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (a generic cover letter will not be accepted).
• A current resume(a resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the online application).
• Three (3) professional references(personal references do not count as professional).
• Unofficial transcripts for confirmation of degree(if minimum qualifications require a degree). The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts at time of hire.  
• Copy of Credentials or license as required for the fulfillment of the minimum qualifications.
• Supplemental Question: The college requires a Diversity and Inclusion response as part of its application materials.  The statement is found in the supplemental question area of the application.  Please respond (NO MORE than two pages in length) in the text box area provided or upload the document to your application as an attachment.

Supplemental Information: 
Those applicants invited to interview may be required to complete a skills test.
 
Candidates will be subject to a Criminal History Background Check as a condition for consideration of employment.
 
"In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire."
 
Yakima Valley College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, genetic information, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment.  All inquiries regarding compliance should be directed to the Director of Human Resource Services, YVC, South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima, WA  98902; or call 509.574.4670.Click here for the full non-discrimination statement. 
 
Due to a Union Shop Requirement, employees hired into permanent benefit positions must, within 30 days of employment, become members of the Washington Public Employees Association.
 
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible.
 

All positions are subject to funding.

Salary : $3,811 - $5,117