General Practice Dentistry Preceptor (part time) - School of Dental Medicine

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A part-time position for a General Practice Dentistry Preceptor at a leading dental school. The role involves training students in diagnosis and treatment planning, supervising dental practices, and ensuring adherence to clinic standards. Ideal candidates will have a DDS or DMD degree and significant experience in general dentistry.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of general dentistry practice.
• Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advising students on consultations across various dental specialties.
• Supervising dental students in the LECOM Dental Group Practices.
• Providing clinical training in various dental disciplines.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Data Entry

Education

DDS or DMD degree

Tools

axiUm

Job description

General Practice Dentistry Preceptor (part time) - School of Dental Medicine

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Job Summary

The General Practice Dentistry Preceptor is responsible for providing students with training in diagnosis, treatment planning, sequencing, and the actual treatment of assigned patients. The position allows for up to 20 hours of work per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising students on consultations across various dental specialties.
• Following LECOM SDM standards and clinic manual guidelines.
• Supervising dental students in the LECOM Dental Group Practices.
• Using excellent communication and interpersonal skills to instruct students in patient data assessment for diverse populations.
• Providing clinical training in disciplines such as Oral Diagnosis, Surgery, Endodontics, Periodontics, Restorative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Pediatrics, Orthodontics, and Geriatrics.
• Attending professional meetings approved by SDM.
• Supervising and managing a 10-15 chair patient practice area.
• Collaborating with faculty and students to maintain patient flow.
• Receiving and executing assignments from the Assistant Dean of Clinical Education or other management staff.
• Participating in student success initiatives, community outreach, and scholarly activities.
• Contributing to institutional fundraising and scholarship activities.
• Performing other duties as assigned to meet practice needs.

Job Requirements

• Possess necessary knowledge and skills to perform essential functions, with or without accommodations.
• Experience with axiUm or similar dental computer systems.
• Knowledge of patient relations, scheduling, ADA coding, HIPAA, FERPA, OSHA, and safety protocols.
• Strong communication, organizational, and data entry skills.
• Certified in the Institutional Data System.
• Proficient in diagnosis and treatment planning in general dentistry.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, work cooperatively, and accept work directives.

Minimum Qualifications

DDS or DMD degree required; teaching experience preferred. Minimum five years of general dentistry practice, with advanced training in GPR or AEGD programs preferred. Must hold or be eligible for a Pennsylvania dental license.

Additional Information

Qualified candidates should apply through the 'Apply Now' link, submit a resume, and follow employer contact instructions. Please cite PA CareerLink as your referral source.