Job Description
JOB Perform technical and educational support duties to provide assistance and operational support for dental assisting and dental hygiene programs and clinic. These duties and responsibilities involve varying degrees of complexity and confidentiality. This position has continuous contact with staff and students. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated on this description.Maintain and set up equipment for proper functioning. Arrange for and document routine repairs and quality testing on equipment and arrange for repairs. Clean and maintain orderliness of lab/clinic -ensure proper storage and safeguard of equipment, and sterilize, wrap, and ensure proper storage of hand instruments in accordance with health and safety standards.Inventory, obtain quotations, order, stock and maintain supplies. Prepare purchase requisitions (capital equipment and basic supplies) and maintain files and records of products and suppliesAssist students in scheduling process, patient recordkeeping, and explaining, demonstrating, and using equipment. Maintaining patient recordsOrder and assign radiography monitoring badges for faculty, dentists, and students. Submit badges for monitoring monthly. Dispense prescribed radiography films to studentsSupport students with various requests and needs related to both programs, as well as locker assignments, key distribution and other related student support tasksPerform a variety of routine duties including typing of correspondence or forms, duplicating materials, and related office dutiesProvide reception support i.e. answer and screen telephone calls, greet and interact with the public, students, faculty and staff, respond to general inquiries and requests, as needed.Maintain current professional and technical knowledge in the field through professional education and activities.Participate in and contribute to special projects that support student learning.Provide support to faculty related to various administrative tasks including helping maintain accreditation standards and future accreditation visits. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION The Educational Assistant position supports the Dental, Medical Assistant & Health department and is available to start on 08/03/2026.This is a 10-month position, working 40 hours per week.Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some flexibility within that timeframe.All applicants must submit a completed application along with a current resume and cover letter.InterviewsSelected candidates will be invited for an onsite interview, Monday, June 15, 2026.Internal team members are encouraged to grow their careers at WCTC! To be eligible to apply for a new role, employees must be in their current position for at least six (6) months.WCTC offers a wide range of outstanding benefits. Benefits include, but not limited to: Competitive compensationComprehensive Benefits Package including health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, supplemental life, flex spending accounts, and much moreGenerous time off and holiday scheduleEligibility in the Wisconsin Retirement System (ETF)Opportunities for professional growth and development (including tuition reimbursement, tuition waiver)Well-being activities to support personal and professional well-beingCollaborative and supportive team environmentCandidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain that authorization through employment. Verification of employment eligibility will be required upon hire. WCTC does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.