"MOSDOH - Dental Hygienist - St. Louis - Part Time"

Job Details

MOSDOH - Dental Hygienist - St. Louis - Part Time
Job Type
Part-time
Description
A.T. Still University's Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) is seeking applications for a part-time, non-exempt, Dental Hygienist instructor on the St. Louis, MO campus. This position will directly supervise dental students who are performing non-surgical periodontal procedures, be involved in the direct supervision and instruction of dental students in the techniques of non-surgical periodontal procedures, provide clinical hygiene services with direct patient periodontal maintenance and prevention as needed, and facilitate clinical Quality Assurance program.
Requirements
Major Job Duties

• 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 Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs and Advanced Dental Education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Dental hygiene degree or an associate degree in dental hygiene.
• 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.
• 3-4 years experience preferred.
• 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.

Skills

• Must be highly skilled in dental hygiene.
• Objectivity is a must in grading competency-based education.

Personal Characteristics

• Team orientated, strong mentoring abilities, and personable.
• Ability to remain calm and defuse situations.
• Attention to detail.

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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