"Dentist, Part-time, Temporary"

Posted: 17-Jan-25

Location: Jamestown, North Carolina

Internal Number: 1683

Posting Type: Part-Time Staff

Job Description Summary:

The part-time, temporary Dentist supports and enhances the mission of the Dental Department and provides additional leadership and management support for the Dental Clinics. In collaboration with the Dental Director and Program Directors, the part-time, temporary Dentist will contribute to continuous review, planning, and general effectiveness of the programs, and accreditation guidance. Instructional responsibilities require a broad-based knowledge of the field of study in dental assisting and dental hygiene. The part-time, temporary Dentist reports to the Dental Director.

Duties/Functions:

Clinical

• providing clinical coverage as a dentist within an educational setting
• providing consultation/supervision of dental assisting/hygiene faculty and students.
• reviewing and evaluating patient medical histories as needed
• overseeing matters related to medically compromised patients
• suggesting treatment modifications as needed
• making referrals to appropriate medical staff for medically compromised patients and/or the evaluation of medical conditions
• diagnosing clinical dental decay
• prescribing and interpreting dental radiographs
• evaluating dental treatment documentation
• prescribing pit and fissure sealants, evaluating and adjusting pit and fissure sealants as needed
• providing local anesthesia within the dental hygiene clinic
• interpreting dental clinical pathology
• providing basic restorative dental treatment on clinical patients
• preparing dental consultative referrals when required
• documenting clinical findings in EagleSoft patient documentation system
• auditing patient chart records for compliance
• auditing accounts receivable documentation for the dental clinic

Clinical Facilities

• maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment
• providing for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions
• evaluating and recommending clinical and instructional equipment to enhance student learning
• maintaining equipment, recommending repair as needed and if possible
• complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations

Professional Development

• participating in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation
• participating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies.

Student Support

• promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
• referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate
• addressing student concerns and mediating when necessary
• Demonstrating and modeling the College's employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain student records.
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor

Education Required:

• Doctor of Dental Science or Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution
• Current unrestricted license to practice as a dentist in North Carolina or eligibility for licensure in North Carolina

KSA Required:

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its