FWS - Student Assistant - Dental Hygiene

Job ID: 278399

Location: GHC - Heritage Hall Inst. Site

Full/Part Time: Part Time

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

About Us

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.

Job Summary

This position will assThis position will assist 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. Also, the position may work directly with faculty members in the department.

Responsibilities

• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Proposed Salary

$12.00 per hour

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• 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

Apply Before Date

Applications will be accepted until filled.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at mailto: jobs@highlands.edu

For technical support, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or mailto: oneusgsupport@usg.edu

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

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, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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