Job Summary

The Supervising Clinical Hygienist will supervise dental program students during clinical procedures.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Clinical Oversight:

• Provide direct clinical supervision to dental program students.
• Ensure students adhere to clinical protocols and maintain high standards of patient care.
• Monitor and evaluate students' clinical performance, offering constructive feedback.
• Conduct regular assessments of clinical competencies and skills development.
• Monitor compliance with infection control and safety regulations and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Offer guidance on patient interaction and communication skills.
• Review and evaluate students' clinical performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Monitor students' adherence to ethical and professional standards in patient care.
• Demonstrate the NTC Core Abilities and Standards of Teaching Excellence in the delivery of instruction

Curriculum Integration:

• Collaborate with faculty to integrate clinical experiences into the dental hygiene curriculum.
• Assist in the implementation of practical, hands-on learning opportunities for students.
• Incorporate industry advancements and evidence-based practices into clinical education.
• Supports and implements assessment tools for evaluating clinical proficiency.

Student Mentorship:

• Serve as a mentor to dental program students, providing guidance and support.
• Provide guidance on career development and professional growth.
• Assist students in navigating challenges related to clinical experiences.
• Assist students in setting and achieving clinical learning objectives.
• Serves as a resource person to dental hygiene students, complies with and reinforces clinic policies, and serves as a model of professionalism with which students may identify
• Foster a positive, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for students.

Quality Assurance:

• Implement quality assurance measures to assess and improve clinical education, and ensure program effectiveness.
• Conduct assessments of clinical work, program outcomes, and student performance.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and assist in accreditation processes.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement strategies for enhancement.
• Implement evidence-based practices to enhance the quality of education.
• Stay informed about industry best practices to maintain program excellence.

Professional Development:

• Encourage faculty participation in relevant workshops, conferences, and training.
• Stay abreast of changes in dental hygiene practices and technology.
• Mentor faculty in adopting new technologies and teaching methodologies.
• Foster a culture of support, encouragement, and continuous learning among clinical hygiene staff.

Community Engagement:

• Establish and maintain relationships with local dental clinics and healthcare facilities.
• Encourage student involvement in community service initiatives.
• Collaborate with external partners to enhance clinical placement opportunities for students.

Minimum Qualifications Required

Education: Bachelor's Degree. Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene school through the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).

Experience: 2 Years

Additional Experience Information:

• Must be licensed by the Wisconsin State Board of Dental Examiners.
• Must hold certification in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration as granted by State of WI Department of Safety and Professional Services.
• Must have at least two (2) years of full-time or equivalent (4,000 hours) of current clinical experience in Dental Hygienist
• Current in CPR

Must hold Dental Hygiene license from the state of Wisconsin.