Part-Time, Dental Clinic Receptionist

Posting Number: 260002 Job Title: Part-Time, Dental Clinic Receptionist Applicant Notification: Department Information

Our is seeking to hire a part-time Receptionist, Administrative Support Specialist. This position works at the Lane Community College Dental Clinic at 2460 Willamette Street, Eugene Oregon or LCC Main Campus.Search Information

• Provide all documents as requested.
• A resume may not take the place of any section of the application.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Applications will remain in the applicant pool until the position(s) is filled.
• First review date of applications may be as early as 10 business days after posting. Subsequent review dates will be based upon department needs. Lane Community College reserves the right to modify this information

Location: Dental Clinic, Main Campus Classification: Administrative Support Specialist Position Type: Hourly Part-Time Classified Anticipated Start Date: Upon Hire Salary/Wage: Hourly Salary/Wage Range: $ - $ per hour (Classified Hourly Pay Grade 7) Salary/Compensation Statement:

• Our application is used to determine your initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered.
• may be available for qualified employees.

Grant Statement: Working Schedule:

• Generally Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
• Schedule may vary with hours increasing during peak periods up to 40 hours per week, up to 1039 hours in a 12 month period.

FLSA: Non-Exempt Position Status: Temporary Full/Part: Part-Time Annual Schedule: Other Annual Schedule Details: Hourly, based upon department/clinic needs. Quicklink for Posting: Posting Text Posting Date: 01/15/2026 Closing Date: 06/30/2026 Applicant Pool: Academic Year Open Until Filled: No Required Qualifications Required Education: High school graduation or equivalent. Required Experience: Two (2) years of dental or health care office experience performing the full range of office support duties. Licensure or Certification Requirements Conditions of Employment:

• Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. See our for more detail.
• Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.

Preferred Qualifications Preferred Education

• Associate’s degree in office management or related field.
• Coursework in health professions or a related field.

Preferred Experience

• Bilingual fluency in Spanish.
• Experience using EagleSoft or other dental software programs.
• Experience working in a dental or health clinic.
• Experience with dental or healthcare scheduling.

Language Statement We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students. Bilingual/Multicultural Statement: Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane’s commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, multilingual skills, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education. Equivalency Statement: We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning. Position Purpose: Assist with reception for the Lane Community College Dental Clinic to schedule appointments, schedule student activities and provide excellent customer service. Essential Functions:

• Work as a member of the Dental Clinic Team to manage and schedule Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting Program student use of the dental clinic as well as schedule patients for a busy multi-chair dental clinic.
• Track and assist students, faculty and staff in meeting the needs of the educational requirements for each program within their clinical requirements.
• Positively communicate information to students and patients from varied ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, in a kind, empathetic manner.
• Assist in maintaining the smooth flow of the day-to-day activities of a professional dental clinic office including appointment scheduling, reminder calls, filing, and electronic dental records.
• Coordinate and maintain appointment system for student and restorative clinics.
• Provide initial contact, assess the immediacy and type of need and make appropriate emergency referrals.
• Receive, document and reconcile payments received from patients.
• Assist with varied grant and/or community partners.
• Work with a wide variety of College departments, off-campus agencies, administrators, staff, students and the public.
• Maintain currency in office and dental software programs.
• Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equity and Inclusion

• Demonstrate Lane’s core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences, are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships, and are applied to all position responsibilities.
• Duties are carried out respectfully inclusively, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status.
• Must demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of students, staff, and the public.
• Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Lane Community College’s Human Resources and Disability Resources departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities to facilitate student and staff success; mentor and role-model cultural competency for persons with disabilities.

Supervision Statement: Reports to and works under the general supervision of a division/department chair or other supervisor. Works under the overall guidance of the Dental Clinic team. After an initial training period, work is performed independently based upon standard office practices, department and College policies and clear guidelines/desk manuals for the position. Work is reviewed on completion and/or periodically for accuracy.

Works under the overall guidance of the Division Dean. Physical Demands/Working Environment: This position works indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions that includes office noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and visitors. This position requires that an employee be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; perform cognitive and psychometric work for more than six (6) hours a day. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Work Safely. Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of, and Skills in:

• Communication skills
• Working well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Organization
• Group process facilitation
• Team building
• Problem-solving
• Analysis of data
• Writing and editing
• Scheduling
• Providing excellent customer service
• Dental office management principles
• Dental practices
• Operation of office equipment including computers, fax machine, and copier
• Scheduling, billing, data entry, records, supply purchasing and inventory management

Ability to:

• Operate microcomputers and other office equipment requiring manual dexterity and good visual acuity
• Utilize word processing, spreadsheet, and database software (Eaglesoft) effectively
• Answer questions and troubleshoot problems on a daily basis
• Take initiative
• Plan work, set priorities
• Maintain proper financial records
• Work effectively in a team environment or independently
• Work occasional evenings and weekends
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule
• Provide support to employees working to meet accreditation standards through evaluation and assessment of student outcomes