Job Details
Thank you for your interest in a career at Northcentral Technical College (NTC). NTC offers outstanding career opportunities on a modern campus with state-of-the-art technology that allows for a collaborative learning and work environment. If you have a desire to help students while positively impacting the community, we'd love for you to join our team!
Job Description & Qualifications:
Job Summary
The Supervising Dentist will supervise dental program students during clinical procedures.
This role is scheduled to work Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully with or without reasonable accommodation.
Clinical Supervision:
- Provide direct clinical supervision to dental program students during patient care.
- Ensure students adhere to clinical protocols and maintain high standards of patient care.
- Conduct regular assessments of clinical competencies and skills development.
- Address any issues related to infection control and safety in the clinical setting.
- 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 Development:
- 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.
Clinical Protocols and Procedures:
- Ensure students understand and follow established clinical protocols and procedures.
- Maintain clinical guidelines to align with industry best practices.
- Monitor compliance with safety regulations and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Student Mentorship:
- Act as a mentor to dental program students.
- Provide guidance on professional growth.
- Assist students in navigating challenges related to clinical experiences.
- Foster a positive, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for students.
Quality Assurance:
- Implement quality assurance measures to ensure program effectiveness.
- Conduct periodic assessments of student clinical work, program outcomes, and student performance.
- Collaborate with accreditation bodies to maintain program accreditation.
- Implement evidence-based practices to enhance the quality of education.
Community Engagement:
- Foster partnerships with local dental clinics and healthcare facilities.
- Facilitate community outreach programs to promote oral health awareness.
- Encourage student participation in community service activities.
- Establish and maintain relationships with industry professionals for potential collaborations.
Minimum Qualifications Required
In limited circumstances, NTC may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.
Education: Professional Degree
DDS/DMD; Current license, active and unrestricted, to practice Dentistry in the state of WI Graduate of an accredited dental school through the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
Experience: 2 Years
Additional Experience Information:
- Clinical knowledge to practice comprehensive dentistry, including diagnosis and treatment of oral health issues.
- Must have at least two (2) years of full-time or equivalent of clinical experience in dentistry.
- Current in CPR
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, including language skills, reasoning and mathematical abilities are essential.
Language Skills:
Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret complex documents; present topics to internal and external individuals of all levels.
Math Skills:
Ability to perform and work complex calculations, make comparisons, interpret and provide logical explanations to others.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions to critically create resolutions; interpret instructions in mathematical or diagram form with abstract and concrete variables.
Technical Skills:
Ability to perform complex operations in a variety of job-specific systems, understand functionality to apply advanced functions, manage/customize and create calculations with data.
Customer Service Skills:
Ability to understand complex concerns and formulate solutions; communicate professionally with various audiences in different situations.
Other Requirements
DDS; Current license to practice Dentistry in the state of Wisconsin
Physical Requirements
Carrying/Lifting 10-25lbs - Low
Carrying/Lifting 25-50lbs - Low
Carrying/Lifting > 50lbs - N/A
Sitting - Medium
Standing/walking/climbing - Medium
Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending - Low
Repetitive Hand/Foot Movement - Medium
Pushing/Pulling/Reaching Above Shoulder - Low
Work Environment
Indoor/Office Work Environment - High
Outdoor Weather Conditions - N/A
Irritated or Agitated Individuals - Low
Hostile or Violent Individuals - Low
Hazardous Fumes/Odors/Toxic Chemicals - Low
Confined Spaces (as identified by OSHA) - Low
Work-Related Travel - Low
Smell Requirement: Medium
Specific Vision: High
Hearing: High
Taste: N/A
Organization
Working at Northcentral Technical College
NTC is a customer-focused, accessible provider of innovative lifelong learning that builds a globally competitive workforce. The College's 5,900 square mile, 10-county district includes six convenient campus locations in Wausau, Antigo, Medford, Phillips, Spencer, and Wittenberg, as well as a Public Safety Center of Excellence in Merrill, a Wood Technology Center of Excellence in Antigo, an Apprenticeship Center of Excellence in Wausau and an Agriculture Center of Excellence just north of the Wausau Campus in the Town of Maine. The Wausau Campus also features a Center for Health Sciences, Center for Business & Industry and an Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Center of Excellence.
2012 marks the centennial anniversary of Northcentral Technical College, recently named the 21st fastest growing community/technical college in the nation by Community College Week magazine. The College currently offers over 150 associate degree programs, technical diploma programs and short- term certificate options, with many credits transferring to Wisconsin's four-year public and private colleges, creating a seamless path for lifelong learning. Through a variety of flexible course options (www.ntc.edu/flex), NTC is providing an additional opportunity for learners to receive a degree or certification through flexible learning opportunities including late starts, a new Virtual College and winterim courses. Additional services include programming in ELL, Adult Basic Education, and HSED/ GED, as well as a learning center and testing center.
NTC is also closely connected to the local business community through the training and development of incumbent workers. The College's Business & Industry Solutions team works with local businesses to offer customized training, technical assistance and professional development opportunities. NTC's Continuing Education team provides educational offerings designed to help individuals gain needed education for career advancement or change, meet professional certification and licensing requirements and develop new skills to be successful in today's competitive workforce.