MOSDOH - Instructor Dental Hygienist MO

A T Still University of Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverages

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee-elected benefits after hire

Job summary

A.T. Still University's Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) on the St. Louis campus invites applications for a full-time, exempt Instructor Dental Hygienist.

The role directly supervises dental students performing non-surgical periodontal procedures and delivers clinical hygiene services with preventive care. The position emphasizes teaching, evaluation of student performance, and participation in the clinical Quality Assurance program, reporting to the Assistant Dean,

Qualifications

• Must hold Missouri dental hygiene license or ability to obtain.
• Experience in NSPT program design and implementation.
• Knowledge of periodontal anatomy and physiology.
• Experience in clinical hygiene services and supervision of students.
• Training in educational methodology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dental students performing non-surgical periodontal procedures.
• Instruct and grade students in clinical experiences related to dental hygiene.
• Participate in faculty calibration and professional development activities.
• Contribute to the clinical program as directed by the Assistant Dean, Clinical Affairs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Periodontal anatomy & physiology

NSPT program design

Teaching / instruction

Patient hygiene services

Team mentoring

Education

Dental Hygiene licensure in Missouri

Local Anesthesia Certification

Nitrous Analgesia Certification

AHA CPR/BLS or MO Dental Board training

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

A.T. Still University's Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH)is seeking a full-time, exempt Instructor Dental Hygienist on the St. Louis, Missouri campus. The Instructor Dental Hygienist will directly supervise dental students who are performing non-surgical periodontal procedures. This position is involved in the direct supervision and instruction of dental students in the techniques of non-surgical periodontal procedures and provide clinical hygiene services with direct patient periodontal maintenance and prevention as needed. In addition, the Instructor Dental Hygienist will facilitate the clinical Quality Assurance program. This position reports to the Assistant Dean, Clinical Affairs and SCU Director.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in instruction and grading of non-surgical periodontal procedures.
• Participate in instruction and grading of clinical experiences, related to dental hygiene.
• Participate in faculty calibration meetings and professional development activates.
• Contribute to the clinical program as directed by the Assistant Dean, Clinical Affairs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Dental hygiene degree or associate degree in dental hygiene with Bachelor degree in a related field required.
• Possess knowledge of periodontal anatomy and physiology, parameters for periodontal surgical referral.
• Experience in designing and implementing NSPT Programs.
• Current Missouri Dental Hygiene licensure/Local Anesthesia Certification and Nitrous Analgesia Certification.
• required or the ability to obtain a Missouri Dental Hygiene license and certification.
• Current AHA CPR BLS or equivalent training approved by MO Dental Board.
• Should have some experience in either the provision of dental hygiene or instruction of hygiene techniques.
• Experience in formal courses/programs in educational methodology.
• Understanding of evidence-based dentistry and dental hygiene.
• Experience with competency-based education.
• Team orientated, strong mentoring abilities, and personable.
• Ability to remain calm and defuse situations.
• Attention to detail.

Benefits

• ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more.
• If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date.

For more information, please visit: atus.edu/employment/benefits.

A.T. Still University (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.