Dental Clinic Lab Assistant Macomb Community College - 4.1 Clinton Township, MI Job Details Part-time $16.56 - $21.28 an hour 11 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Equipment service recordkeeping School experience Student supervision Document compliance management Preventative hardware maintenance Laboratory safety Quality records maintenance Maintaining an organized workspace Preparing dental treatment areas Laboratory equipment maintenance Medical instrument assembly and packaging (sterile processing) Materials management in healthcare Safety regulations Laboratory instruction Clinical skill development Clinic experience Healthcare practice inventory management Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise High school diploma or GED Disinfection procedures Maintenance records management Clinical training Working with students Packaging Clinical rotations supervision Compliance documentation Implementation of OSHA safety standards Medical equipment cleaning Sterile processing inventory management Safety records management Full Job Description Job Function The Lab Assistant supports daily clinical and laboratory operations by assisting with inventory management, sterilization processes, compliance documentation, and student supervision. This role plays a key part in maintaining a safe, organized, and compliant clinical learning environment while providing operational support to the Director of Dental Clinical Operations. Job Responsibilities Assist with inventory management, including ordering, receiving, stocking, and monitoring dental supplies and materials. Maintain organized storage areas to ensure timely access to clinical and laboratory supplies. Assist with laboratory preparation and set up as delegated. Operate, monitor, and maintain sterilization equipment in accordance with established protocols. Ensure proper cleaning, packaging, sterilization, and storage of instruments and equipment. Supervise students in the sterilization area to ensure adherence to infection control standards and proper procedures. Maintain accurate and up-to-date sterilization logs, equipment maintenance records, and compliance documentation. Support OSHA compliance by monitoring safety protocols, maintaining required logs, and ensuring proper handling of hazardous materials. Provide operational and administrative support to the Director of Dental Clinical Operations as assigned. Education High school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with OSHA regulations and compliance requirements. Ability to supervise and guide students in a clinical environment. Strong organizational and documentation skills. Qualifications
EXPERIENCE
No prior professional experience required. Training will be provided. Preference will be given to a candidate with dental assisting education, certification, or relevant clinical experience. Preferred Experience Dental assisting education, certification, or relevant clinical experience. Experience working in an educational setting. Strong organizational and documentation skills.