Clinical Practice Leader

Touro College & University System; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Touro College & University System in Albuquerque, New Mexico is seeking a Clinical Practice Leader (CPL) responsible for managing day-to-day operations of specialty clinics. The CPL will oversee student interactions and ensure high-quality patient care while maintaining a collaborative educational environment.

Required qualifications include a D.D.S./DMD and eligibility for licensure in New Mexico. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. The position fosters professionalism and ethical standards in clinical education.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for licensure in the state of New Mexico.
• A track record of scholarly activity and outstanding patient care is highly desirable.
• Familiarity in curriculum development and digital dentistry technology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage day-to-day operations of assigned specialty clinic(s).
• Delegate patient assignments based on needs within the clinical environment.
• Monitor student treatment planning and performance.

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

• Initiating and guiding student doctor/patient interaction and assist in transition to clinical practice
• In the case of community practices, continually reviewing student rosters
• Delegating patient assignments or redistributing to student doctors based on needs within the clinical environment for which they are responsible
• Providing guidance and direction regarding care of patients by monitoring student treatment planning, progress, and performance
• Modeling and advising students on professionalism and patient management techniques
• Assisting with solving patient related problems
• 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
• Monitoring unapproved notes and treatments on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, and signed by each CPL
• Reporting instances of misconduct to the Director of Clinical Education
• Ensuring adequate clinical coverage by approving faculty time away in all clinical practices
• Ensuring calibration of clinical faculty in:
  • Clinical protocol compliance
  • Infection Control Compliance
• Completing Reviews of student activity as required
• Overseeing Clinical Formative and Summative Examination Process which includes reviewing progress of students on the Road to Competency
• Attending periodic meetings with other CPLs
• Membership, if appointed, on the Clinical Policy Committee
• 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.