Posting Details
Position Details Position Type Administrative College/Division College of Health, Arts & Sciences (HAS) Department Dental Hygiene Hiring Unit Chemeketa Appointment FTE (%) .75 Position Terms/Mo 12 Position Summary Department Summary Located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, the professional Dental Hygiene program in Salem (45 minutes south of Portland) is the result of a unique partnership between Oregon Tech and Chemeketa Community College.
Oregon Tech Dental Hygiene offers a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene. It supports dental hygiene students, faculty, and staff members. Students in our program provide dental hygiene and restorative services to the general public. It’s a busy, fast paced environment, but also very rewarding to be part of such a unique model between education and industry.
For additional information regarding Oregon Tech’s Dental Hygiene Clinic in Salem, OR, please visit: https://www.oit.edu/academics/degrees/dental-hygiene/chemeketa-salem Position Summary The Spanish Interpreter/Admin Support works in the Oregon Tech Dental Hygiene Clinic located at Chemeketa Community College.
The Interpreter provides a wide range of support in the following areas: scheduling patient appointments, explaining treatment needs, billing, some clinical/administrative tasks such as sterilization, laundry, and other tasks as assigned.
This position will provide information to patients, students, and staff, and will utilize computer software to meet the needs of the clinic, reporting in-person, as a 0.75% FTE employee. Minimum Requirements Additional Requirements
1. Fluent in both English and Spanish communication including reading, writing and spoken word
2. Computer skills such word processing, spreadsheets, email programs, publisher, etc.
3. Strong communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
4. One (1) or more years dental experience.
5. Experience in electronic dental records.
6. CPR Certification.
7. OSHA/HIPAA trained.
Application Information Recruitment Type External Application Screening Begins 07/28/2025 Job Posting Close Date Background/Pre-Employment Check Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory background check, motor vehicle check, physical abilities check, and/or any other conditions of employment contained in the vacancy announcement.