MOSDOH Director Specialty Care Unit, Pediatric Dentistry - Professor

A.T. Still University; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A dental health institution in St. Louis seeks a full-time Pediatric Dentistry Specialist/Assistant Specialty Care Unit Director. Responsibilities include mentoring students, ensuring high-quality pediatric services, and providing educational instruction. Candidates must possess a D.D.S., Specialty Certification in Pediatrics, and experience in a dental teaching environment. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• Mentoring students in pediatric dentistry procedures.
• Ensuring high-quality pediatric services to patients.
• Providing didactic and laboratory instruction.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and evaluating students in pediatric dentistry.
• Communicating educational goals with the Unit Director.
• Tracking student progress and reporting deficiencies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Highly skilled in pediatrics

Education

D.D.S. or D.M.D.

Specialty Certification in Pediatrics

2-3 years of experience

Experience in a dental teaching environment

Practice experience in pediatrics

Job description

Overview

A.T. Still University's Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) is seeking a full-time Pediatric Dentistry Specialist/Assistant Specialty Care Unit Director at the St. Louis Clinic. This position reports to the Vice Dean, Clinical Operations, Clinical Education & Community Partnerships. The role involves mentoring MOSDOH students to attain clinical competency, teaching the fundamentals of pediatric dentistry, and ensuring high-quality pediatric services to patients.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and evaluating students in pediatric dentistry procedures on patients.
• Establish procedures for pediatrics in conjunction with the Specialty Care Unit Director.
• Communicate with the Specialty Care Unit Director about educational goals, essential experiences, and competencies for student experiences.
• Complete Administrative Reports as directed.
• Ensure student and patient safety by reporting deficiencies to the Vice Dean of Clinical Education, Operations, and Community Partnerships.
• Assure clinical competency for students in pediatric dentistry.
• Supervise pediatric residents/fellows as needed.
• Provide indirect supervision of dental assistants and conduct performance evaluations for the Dental Clinic Manager.
• Provide didactic and laboratory instruction to pre-clinical students in Kirksville and D3/D4 students in St. Louis.
• Perform dental procedures on patients as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Track student progress toward attainment of clinical competency and communicate progress and deficiencies to the Vice Dean of Clinical Operations, Clinic Education & Community Partnerships.
• Ensure patient and student safety and report any deficiencies to the Vice Dean of Clinical Operations, Clinical Education & Community Partnerships.
• Participate in calibration activities, including semi-annual faculty advancement.
• Participate in ATSU/MOSDOH committee activities.
• Potential for intermittent on-call and other outreach activities after hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• D.D.S., D.M.D., Specialty Certification in Pediatrics.
• 2-3 years of experience.
• At least two years of experience in a dental teaching environment.
• At least two years of experience in the practice of pediatrics.

Skills

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Self-directed and able to take initiative.
• Highly skilled in pediatrics.

Personal Characteristics

• Diplomacy and strong organizational skills.
• Good communication skills; adaptable and motivated.
• Able to work independently; team-oriented with mentoring ability.

Other Information

• Travel to Kirksville will be required.
• A current Missouri State Dental License is required.

Application Materials

Interested candidates should submit a current Curriculum Vitae (CV), a cover letter detailing qualifications and interest in the position, and a self-query report from the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Benefits and Equal Opportunity

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages. If eligible, employee-elected benefits begin the first of the month following hire date. ATSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.

How to Apply

To apply, visit the ATSU employment site or refer to the ATSU MOSDOH posting for the direct application link and details.