Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPre- Clinic DutiesInteract with Lab Coordinator to request the order of needed supplies from the Dental Clinic Budget in time for their use in clinicsRegularly check expiration dates of clinic materials to assure fresh materials are used for patient careMaintain separation of Dental Clinic and Laboratory suppliesClinical Duties for InstructionArrive at the clinic early to set up the front desk including all necessary legal documents turn on compressor x-ray processorcomputers sterilizers prepare ultrasonic cleaner and all other duties to prepare for clinicDirect student in opening duties turning on units x-ray heads and flushing water linesProvide support to clinical instructor as needed andor as requestedPartner with the volunteer dentists and dental assisting faculty to provide quality care to patientsCoordinate student instruction and mentoring to facilitate smooth studentpatient flow and efficient dental carePerform or instruct students in sterilization and aseptic techniques in the clinicParticipate in pre-clinic discussion with students and debriefing after clinicMaintain or direct students in waterline asepsis including the use of chemicals shock treatments and drying the lines after each clinic. Clinic MaintenanceDrain ultrasonic and disinfect it after every clinic or direct students to do soMaintain sterilizers including water levels cleaning and emptying of waste water bottlesDirect students in the refilling and chemical maintenance of water bottlesCoordinate with Lab Coordinator to make sure all equipment is functioning prior to a scheduled Dental ClinicMaterials and SuppliesKeep all dental clinic materials and supplies in the operatories stockedAdd all clinic materials that have reached the re-order point to the order listWork with Lab Coordinator to keep clinic clean and organized clinic supply storage area wall shelves tubs counters drawers etc.