MOSDOH - Dental Hygienist - St. Louis - Part Time

California Society of Anesthesiologists; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A.T. Still University is seeking a part-time Dental Hygienist instructor for their St. Louis campus. The role involves supervising students, providing clinical hygiene services, and contributing to the clinical quality assurance program. Candidates must have a dental hygiene degree and relevant licensure, along with strong skills in educational methodologies and dental practices.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience preferred in dental hygiene provision or instruction.
• Experience with educational methodologies and evidence-based dentistry.
• Experience with competency-based education.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and instruct students in non-surgical periodontal procedures.
• Participate in instruction and grading of clinical experiences related to dental hygiene.
• Contribute to the clinical program as directed by the Vice Dean.

Skills

Highly skilled in dental hygiene practices

Objectivity in grading competency-based education

Education

Dental hygiene degree or associate degree in dental hygiene

Current Missouri Dental Hygiene licensure

Local Anesthesia Certification

Nitrous Analgesia Certification

Current AHA CPR BLS or equivalent training

Job description

Job Type
Part-time

Description

A.T. Still University's Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) is seeking applications for a part-time, non-exempt Dental Hygienist instructor on the St. Louis, MO campus. This position involves supervising dental students in non-surgical periodontal procedures, instructing students in these techniques, providing clinical hygiene services with patient periodontal maintenance and prevention, and facilitating the clinical Quality Assurance program.

Requirements

Major Job Duties

• Supervise and instruct students in non-surgical periodontal procedures.
• Participate in instruction and grading of clinical experiences related to dental hygiene.
• Attend faculty calibration meetings and engage in professional development activities.
• Contribute to the clinical program as directed by the Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs and Advanced Dental Education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Dental hygiene degree or associate degree in dental hygiene.
• Knowledge of periodontal anatomy, physiology, and referral parameters for periodontal surgery.
• Experience designing and implementing NSPT programs.
• Current Missouri Dental Hygiene licensure, Local Anesthesia Certification, and Nitrous Analgesia Certification, or the ability to obtain them.
• Current AHA CPR BLS or equivalent training approved by MO Dental Board.
• 3-4 years of experience preferred.
• Experience in dental hygiene provision or instruction.
• Experience with educational methodologies and evidence-based dentistry.
• Experience with competency-based education.

Skills

• Highly skilled in dental hygiene practices.
• Objectivity in grading competency-based education.

Personal Characteristics

• Team-oriented, mentoring abilities, personable.
• Calm demeanor and conflict resolution skills.
• Attention to detail.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits typically begin the first of the month following hire. For more information, visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.

A.T. Still University (ATSU) is committed to non-discrimination in its programs and employment practices.