Clinical Practice Leader

Touro University; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plans

Retirement plan with matching contributions

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition exemption program for eligible employees

Job summary

Touro University in Albuquerque, New Mexico is seeking a Clinical Practice Leader to oversee operations at their dental clinic. This role includes guiding student interactions, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with clinical protocols. Candidates must possess a D.D.S./DMD from a CODA-accredited school and be eligible for New Mexico licensure. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, fostering a collaborative educational environment.

Qualifications

• D.D.S./DMD from a CODA-accredited dental school or equivalent required.
• Eligible for licensure in New Mexico.
• Outstanding patient care and commitment to diversity-related teaching/research/service desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of specialty clinic(s).
• Guide student doctor/patient interactions and transitions.
• Monitor and review student performance and treatment planning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Ethical standards

Education

D.D.S./DMD from a CODA-accredited dental school

Certificate of training from an ADA-accredited AEGD or GPR program

Job description

Overview

Directly reporting to the Director of Clinical Education, the Clinical Practice Leader (CPL) at Touro College of Dental Medicine's clinical site in Albuquerque, New Mexico is responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of assigned specialty clinic(s). Clinical Practice Leaders also ensure appropriate coverage, administrative support and resolution of any issues within the clinic(s) they oversee.

Responsibilities

1. Initiating and guiding student doctor/patient interaction and assisting in transition to clinical practice
2. In the case of community practices, continually reviewing student rosters
3. Delegating patient assignments or redistributing to student doctors based on needs within the clinical environment for which they are responsible
4. Providing guidance and direction regarding care of patients by monitoring student treatment planning, progress, and performance
5. Modeling and advising students on professionalism and patient management techniques
6. Assisting with solving patient related problems
7. Reviewing within their clinical practice, on a regular basis, where appropriate, each student's performance related to:
   • Quality and Quantity of clinical care
   • Each student's practice and patient resources
   • Each student's individual roster and group progress
   • Each student's patient treatment goals
   • Individual student needs and related time utilization
8. Monitoring unapproved notes and treatments on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, and signed by each CPL
9. Reporting instances of misconduct to the Director of Clinical Education
10. Ensuring adequate clinical coverage by approving faculty time away in all clinical practices
11. Ensuring calibration of clinical faculty in:
    • Clinical protocol compliance
    • Infection Control Compliance
12. Completing Reviews of student activity as required
13. Overseeing Clinical Formative and Summative Examination Process which includes reviewing progress of students on the Road to Competency
14. Attending periodic meetings with other CPL’s
15. Membership, if appointed, on the Clinical Policy Committee
16. Membership on the Year 3,4 Student Academic Promotion Review Committee (SAPRC 3-4)

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Required qualifications include a D.D.S./DMD from a CODA-accredited dental school or equivalent, Certificate of training from an ADA-accredited AEGD or GPR program, and/or other advanced degrees and previous teaching experience.
• The applicant must be eligible for licensure in the state of New Mexico.
• A track record of scholarly activity and outstanding patient care is highly desirable, as well as demonstration of or likely commitment to diversity-related teaching/research/service.
• Engagement and familiarity in curriculum development and digital dentistry technology and experience in faculty calibration is desirable, but not required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to maintain and uphold an educational/clinical environment that promotes collegiality and collaboration.
• Demonstrated professionalism and high ethical standards in a health science educational setting is essential.

Certifications/Licensures

• Certificate of training from an ADA-accredited AEGD or GPR program.

Benefits

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans
  • Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
• Dependent Care and Transit Programs
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability programs
• Retirement Plan (403b) – matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre‑tax contributions immediately following employment)
• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
• Generous Paid Time Off
  • Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
  • Annual Holiday Schedule

Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.