patient periodontal maintenance and prevention as needed. In addition, the Instructor Dental Hygienist will facilitate the clinical Quality Assurance program. This position reports to the Assistant Dean, Clinical Affairs and SCU Director.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Participate in instruction and grading of non-surgical periodontal procedures.
- Participate in instruction and grading of clinical experiences, related to dental hygiene.
- Participate in faculty calibration meetings and professional development activates.
- Contribute to the clinical program as directed by the Assistant Dean, Clinical Affairs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education & Experience
- Dental hygiene degree or associate degree in dental hygiene with Bachelor degree in a related field required.
- Possess knowledge of periodontal anatomy and physiology, parameters for periodontal surgical referral.
- Experience in designing and implementing NSPT Programs.
- Current Missouri Dental Hygiene licensure/Local Anesthesia Certification and Nitrous Analgesia Certification required or the ability to obtain a Missouri Dental Hygiene license and certification.
- Current AHA CPR BLS or equivalent training approved by MO Dental Board.
- Should have some experience in either the provision of dental hygiene or instruction of hygiene techniques.
- Experience in formal courses/programs in educational methodology.
- Understanding of evidence-based dentistry and dental hygiene.
- Experience with competency-based education.
- Team orientated, strong mentoring abilities, and personable.
- Ability to remain calm and defuse situations.
- Attention to detail.
Interested candidates should submit the following application materials: A current Curriculum Vitae (CV), A cover letter detailing qualifications and interest in the position, A self-query report from the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.
A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
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