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Part Time Dental Assistant - Dental Clinic

Lane Community College

United States, Oregon, Eugene

4000 East 30th Avenue (Show on map)

Feb 17, 2026

Posting Details

AA/EEO Statement

AA/EEO Statement:

Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.

Veterans Statement

Lane Community College actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call 541-463-5586.

Veterans, please e-mail your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources; Jill Deneault, deneaultj@lanecc.edu; fax 541-463-3970.
Lane Community College ensures that all veteran documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.

Position Information:

Posting Number:	260008
Job Title:	Part Time Dental Assistant - Dental Clinic
Applicant Notification:	Position Information The Lane Dental Clinic and Lane Community College are seeking Part-time Dental Assistant. This is a non-instructional assignment. What does the clinic do differently? The goal of the Lane Dental Clinic is to provide the public with patient-centered, comprehensive, preventive, and therapeutic dental care, while at the same time providing effective, practical, educational experiences for dental assisting students. Encourage the love of learning and service. Lane's Clinic specializes in treating patients without recent access to dental care. Clinic staff provide teeth cleaning and restorative services with affordable prices to community members, students and those in need with dental expertise, compassion and kindness. The selected candidate will: Have a passion for serving others in their work and willingly mentor and develop Lane students to gain employment. Contribute to a positive atmosphere of individual caring, dedication and service in a fast-paced clinic. Work with experienced Dentists who have committed to serving the community and training Lane students. Search Information First review date of applications may be as early as 10 business days after posting. Subsequent review dates will be based upon department needs. Lane Community College reserves the right to modify this information. Your application will remain in the pool until a decision is made on your candidacy. Application Information Provide all documents as requested. A resume may not take the place of any section of the application. Unofficial Transcripts and Certifications are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below.
Location:	Dental Clinic, Main Campus
Classification:	Non-Credit Extra Duty
Position Type:	Non-Credit / Extra Duty
Anticipated Start Date:	Upon Hire
Salary/Wage:	Hourly
Salary/Wage Range:	Wage: $25.00 per hour
Salary/Compensation Statement:	There are no health benefits available for these positions.
Grant Statement:	Continuation of position is contingent upon grant-funding.
Working Schedule:	Up to 40 hour shift available: Perform opening and closing daily clinic procedures. The clinic coordinator will work with you on hours and months scheduled based on your agreed upon commitment. Monday-Friday clinic 7:30-5:30 Possible evening clinics and Saturday clinics
FLSA:	Exempt
Position Status:	Temporary
Full/Part:	Part-Time
Annual Schedule:	174.5 Day (Academic Year)
Annual Schedule Details:
Quicklink for Posting:	https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/13471

POSTING TEXT

Posting Date:	02/17/2026
Closing Date:	06/30/2026
Applicant Pool:	Pool
Open Until Filled:	No

Required QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education:
Required Experience:
Licensure or Certification Requirements	Dental Assistant Oregon certification.
Conditions of Employment:	Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. See our FAQs for more detail. Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.

Preferred QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education
Preferred Experience	Previous community clinic dental experience. Experience in dealing with medically under-served populations.
Language Statement	We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.
Bilingual/Multicultural Statement:	Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane's commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Equivalency Statement:	We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.
Position Purpose:	To provide dental services and training to students and community members in a training clinic.
Essential Functions:	Support student learning through activities that include: Exhibit compliance with College policies and procedures, accountability for leave time, timesheet completion, release time, textbook ordering and related functions Sustain currency in discipline and innovation in teaching Collegial participation in performance evaluation process Maintain and post office hours in alignment with College expectations. Maintain physical campus presence for instruction and daily needs of students, departments, college, and community, as specified in the College Operations Policies and Procedures Maintain requirements for student records, attendance, grades, and/or other documentation; ensure a safe, quality classroom or lab, including equipment, supplies, and inventory Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students Other duties as assigned Equity and Inclusion Demonstrate Lane Community College's core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences, are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships, and are applied to all position responsibilities Duties are carried out respectfully and inclusively, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Human Resources and Disability Resource departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities in order to provide for the success of students and staff; mentor and role model cultural competency for persons with disabilities Must demonstrate an active concern for students, staff, and the public
Supervision Statement:	This position is supervised by The Dean of Health Professions. Clinic work will be led by Primary Dental Assistants and Certified Clinic Dentists. The Clinic Coordinator leads the work of the clinic, sets schedules, oversees daily operations, workflow, establishes procedures, gives input for clinic functions and develops organizational procedures.
Physical Demands/Working Environment:	This position works indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions that include office noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and visitors. This position requires that an employee is able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; perform cognitive and psychometric work for more than six (6) hours a day. This position may work with individuals who may be hostile or abusive. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Work safely.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:	Ability to: Advise, motivate, encourage, explain options, and guide students in the learning process. Plan, implement, and evaluate professional-technical courses. Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to student learning. Establish and maintain effective working relations with faculty, students, and staff. Communicate effectively. Demonstrate organizational abilities. Understanding of time management. Well rounded leadership skills. Strong communication abilities and, computer skills, including word processing. Analyze and problems solve. Write clearly and present information in concise summary reports. Prioritize and set long and short-term goals. Understand the role of the community college and the diversity of the community college student body. Provide support to employees working to meet accreditation standards through evaluation and assessment of student outcomes.
Applicant Instructions:	Applicant Instructions Incomplete applications will not be considered. All fields in the application must be completed, including employment dates, work hours, and detailed job duties. The CV/Resume may not take the place of any one section in the application. To be considered a candidate for this position, all of the following must be included in the application package: Required Documents Online Application - Complete and submit online via the applicant portal. Curriculum Vitae - Submit a copy listing all relevant educational and professional experience and activities. Cover Letter - Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position. Certification - Dental Assistant Oregon Certification. If applicable: DD214 - Veterans, please fax, email, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Jill Deneault in Human Resources: deneaultj@lanecc.edu; fax 541-463-3970. Questions? For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586 For position questions contact Melanie Davis, davisma@lanecc.edu How to monitor your application Enter recruitment@lanecc.edu into your Safe Senders list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process. Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search. Posting closes at 9pm on closing date.
Transcript Instructions:	Transcripts are not required.
Union Association:	Non-Credit / Extra Duty