Part-Time Dental Clinic and Lab Coordinator

Requirements

• The formal education equivalent of an associate degree with a major in a health related program or related field
• Two years of experience in the dental field or related area
• Certifications, Licenses and Registrations:
• Must hold a current professional licensure-Registered Dental Assisting Permit from AR State Board of Dental Examiners
• Must pass background checks conducted by Arkansas State Police, FBI, and Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry
• CPR Certification is preferred but can be completed after hire
• Associate degree and two to five years of dental experience
• Five or more years of dental experience in lieu of a degree
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to effectively communicate in person-to-person, over the phone and by email
• Ability to track budgets including expenditures, inventory, and ordering
• Knowledge of software typical to an office setting as well as a dental setting
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Work Hours:
• Up to 170 days
• Up to 6 hours a day
• Flexible with Supervisor's approval
• Physical Demands:
• The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
• While performing the functions of this job, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work is performed in an office setting that may be, at times, noisy and intense with multiple interruptions.
• Occasionally:
• Crouching, Driving, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, and Stooping
• Constantly:
• Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Feeling, Hearing, Reaching, Repetitive motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, and Walking
• Environmental Conditions:
• NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.

Benefits

Additional Information

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers. NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success. The Part-Time Dental Clinic and Lab Coordinator is responsible for providing assistance to the dental assisting faculty in classroom, laboratory, and clinical sessions, daily operations of the Fayetteville Youth Dental Clinic, management and monitoring of budgets including grants awarded to the program, and ensuring the program meets all OSHA and HIPAA requirements for the classroom, laboratory, and clinic. Essential Duties: Assists the Dental Assisting Program Faculty in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical areas Ensures the Dental Assisting Program meets OSHA and HIPAA regulations. Maintains up to date knowledge in order to ensure compliance Manages and monitors inventory and budgets including grants awarded to the Dental Assisting Program and the Fayetteville Youth Dental program Serves as Administrative support for the Dental Assisting Program and the Fayetteville Youth Dental Clinic Serves as clinical support including patient management, communication with dental offices, and equipment maintenance Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to support the goals and objectives of the department and college Rate of Pay: $16.00 hourly Completed applications received by 6/19/2026 will be assured full consideration. Late Applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position

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