Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

One LSC
Student Focused
Own It
Foster Belonging
Cultivate Community
Choose Learning

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Kingwood

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-Kingwood, an innovative and dynamic community college located in the pine-forested suburbs of northeast Houston, has an opening for someone interested in working with a diverse group of colleagues who want to make a difference in the lives of students and grow professionally. Kingwood focuses on fulfilling individual dreams and enhancing community life and offers unique programs in respiratory care, computer gaming and dental hygiene.

Location address is 20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Coordinator II, Dental Hygiene Program ensures the clinic runs smoothly and efficiently. In addition, maintains accurate records that are reported to the state. The Coordinator II supports the Director and Faculty to ensure the students get the best education in dental hygiene.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Coordinates daily operations of the dental hygiene clinic to ensure efficient workflow, patient care, and a productive learning environment by coordinating clinic scheduling, including student assignments, patient appointments, and chair utilization
Monitors and maintains accurate inventory levels of clinic supplies, clinical/laboratory equipment and chemical inventory while coordinating the purchasing of supplies, equipment, and other program-related materials in alignment with budgetary guidelines
Maintains, troubleshoots, and coordinates repair of clinic, radiology, and laboratory equipment with vendors as needed
Prepares and maintains accurate clinic reports, including daily activity, compliance logs, and annual summaries; Manages secure handling of all confidential patient records, including electronic health records, physician medical releases and radiographs
Coordinates quality assurance programs, including monitoring and documenting radiology and sterilization compliance in accordance with OSHA, state regulations, and accreditation requirements
Supports student learning by assisting with patient recruitment, clinical readiness, and operational guidance in the clinic setting
Plans and coordinates departmental meetings, advisory committee meetings, new cohort interviews, and pinning ceremony; Coordinates and facilitates student recruitment and community outreach activities such as tours, career fairs, and health events
Assists with budget planning and administration, including tracking expenditures and controlling costs; Receives payments from patients, prepares deposits and submits to the business office
Collaborates with faculty and program administration to evaluate and improve clinic policies, procedures, and student outcomes; Coordinates patient recare system to support patient retention and oral health outcomes
Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Excellent communication skills in dealing with the public and students
Ability to mentor students in the dental hygiene clinic and lab
Experience with dental software packages
Ability to attend training seminars to receive updated information
Ability to work independently without close supervision and successful handling of day-to-day operations in the dental hygiene clinic
Ability to determine own approach to complete work.
Ability to organize work around broad organization and goals
Ability to work in a dynamic environment that requires incumbent to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goal, priorities, and needs
Ability to perform professional-level work dealing with data, people, and technology

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment
Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
Work is performed primarily in climate-controlled work area that is accessible to faculty and students, with exposure to dental equipment and chemicals

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate degree or higher and at least 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience working in a dental office
Basic Life Support Certification for Health Care Workers

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree
Current Licensed Registered Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Hygienist

Salary

Hiring salary range is $44,793 - $51,512