Mobile Dental Clinic Driver

Mobile Dental Clinic Driver

This is a 1-year fixed term (with the possibility of becoming permanent, based on performance)

Class A Driver’s License Required

Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC | Dental Public Health & Pediatric Dentistry

Drive Impact. Support Community Care. Be Part of USC Dentistry.

Since 1897, the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC has been preparing talented students to become exceptional dentists and dental hygienists. Through innovative clinical education, expert faculty, and a commitment to excellence, Ostrow continues to shape the future of oral health.

The Department of Dental Public Health & Pediatric Dentistry is seeking a Mobile Dental Clinic Driver to join our Office of Community Oral Health team. This is an exciting opportunity for a dependable, hands-on professional who enjoys working with people, traveling to community sites, and playing an essential role in bringing dental services directly to the communities we serve.

In this role, you will help ensure that our mobile dental clinics are safely transported, efficiently set up, and fully operational at community locations throughout the region. You will work closely with clinical and administrative teams and contribute to a wide range of activities that support the delivery of high-quality oral health services.

Why Join Us?

This position offers the opportunity to:

• Make a difference in the community by helping bring dental services to patients where they live and work.
• Be part of a collaborative team supporting students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Develop new skills in mobile clinic operations, dental equipment, instrument management, and clinical support.
• Enjoy a varied workday that combines driving, logistics, hands-on clinic setup, administrative support, and community outreach.
• Work within one of the nation’s leading universities and a renowned school of dentistry.

The Opportunity

This is a full-time, fixed-term one-year position, with the possibility of becoming permanent or receiving an extension based on performance, operational needs, and funding availability. The position will require daily overtime during clinics and special events and availability to work one Saturday per month.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate university vehicles using a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Transport dental equipment, supplies, and staff to mobile clinic and community sites.
• Coordinate logistics, scheduling, and facility needs for remote clinic locations.
• Assist with setting up and breaking down the mobile dental clinic for each site visit.
• Open and close mobile clinic vehicles, ensuring they are ready for daily operations.
• Monitor generators and other mobile clinic systems and troubleshoot operational or equipment issues as they arise.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of clinic vehicles, both inside and outside.
• Assist with vehicle maintenance, repairs, and replacement of clinic equipment as needed.
• Maintain accurate and adequate inventories of dental, clinical, and office supplies; place orders as needed.
• Support administrative activities at the home site, including data entry, reporting, patient registration, scheduling, and problem resolution.
• Help maintain the accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity of clinical and patient documentation.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute patient materials and clinic supplies.
• Participate in the management, cleaning, and sterilization of dental instruments and preparation of treatment areas, following in-house training.
• Support other Office of Community Oral Health programs, including health fairs and local community clinic operations.
• Provide transportation, setup, and operational support for special events and community health programs.
• Follow all university, state, and applicable privacy and safety policies and procedures, including HIPAA requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of relevant work experience.
• Valid Class A driver's license required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse team.
• Ability and willingness to complete in-house CPR/BLS training after hire.
• Dependable, flexible, and comfortable working in a hands-on, community-based environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• General knowledge of vehicles and basic vehicle maintenance.
• Interested in learning about dental clinical equipment and mobile clinic operations.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly valued.
• Previous experience working in a healthcare, clinical, transportation, logistics, or community-service environment is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

The hourly rate for this position is $25.00–$27.00 per hour. The position will require daily overtime during clinic and special events and availability to work one Saturday per month. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC provides benefit-eligible employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and perks designed to support you and your family, including:

• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Life insurance
• Tuition benefits
• University facility discounts
• Additional employee benefits and resources

Learn more about USC benefits and perks: https://employees.usc.edu/benefits-perks/

Join Us in Bringing Oral Health Care to the Community

If you're a safety-conscious, dependable professional who enjoys being on the move, working with a team, and supporting meaningful community health programs, we invite you to bring your skills to USC's Office of Community Oral Health.

Your work will help keep our mobile clinics moving—and help bring essential oral health services to the communities we serve.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screening implications for the position for which you are applying.

Minimum Education: High school or equivalent
Minimum Experience: 1 year
Minimum Field of Expertise: Must have current CPR, and BLS certificate. Demonstrated strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish.

                                                  

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. 

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