FWS - Student Assistant - Dental Hygiene

Job Title: FWS - Student Assistant - Dental Hygiene

Location: GHC - Heritage Hall Inst. Site

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job : 278399

Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor’s degree options both in the classroom and online.

We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

This position will assist the Dental Hygiene Department Director and Administrative Assistant in the day-to-day operations of the department programs and the dental hygiene clinic. The assistant may also work directly with faculty members in the department.

• Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college's mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies.
• Assists with duties related to the operation of a dental hygiene clinic which services around 1,000 patients annually.
• Is exposed to confidential patient/student records and must comply with HIPAA and FERPA guidelines and must conduct work duties in a professional manner.
• Patient service assignments require exposure to confidential patient and/or student records.
• Provides support for the Director and Administrative Assistant as related to accreditation preparation.
• Assists with the organization of department events/activities.
• Assists with organization of dental equipment records and infection control records.
• Assists with supplies for the clinic, classrooms, or labs.
• Assists with records management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be currently enrolled at Georgia Highlands College.
• Must be Pell Grant eligible (FAFSA).
• Must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
• Must have an unmet need based on total cost of attendance of student.

$12.00 per hour

• Knowledge and ability to operate Microsoft Office.
• Critical thinking, decision making, problem solving within area of responsibility.
• Understanding of customer service with experience.
• Ability to follow specific directions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.
• Ability to work independently on a task and utilize appropriate critical thinking, decision making, and problem solving within area of responsibility.

Applications will be accepted until filled.

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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion,…