Adjunct Supervising Dentist at Prairie State College in CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Illinois

Job Description:

Posting Number:

Fac0387P

Classification:

Adjunct

Position Title:

Adjunct Supervising Dentist

Position Type:

Adjunct Faculty

Status of Position:

Adjunct Faculty

Union:

Adjunct

Position Summary:

The Dental Hygiene Department at Prairie State College is seeking a Part-time Adjunct Supervising Dentist for the fall 2024 semester (8/19-12/12) with the possibility of future opportunities. A maximum assignment may be up to 12 contact hours for fall and spring semesters.

Essential Responsibilities:

The Dental Hygiene Department at Prairie State College is seeking a Part-time Adjunct Supervising Dentist for the fall 2024 semester (8/19-12/12) with the possibility of future opportunities. A maximum assignment may be up to 12 contact hours for fall and spring semesters. Adjunct Supervising Dentist teaching and clinical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing a clinical educational experience that reinforces the didactic classroom learning in a clinical setting that may include but is not limited to, Teaching/instruction in the description and identification of anatomical parts, oral lesions, periodontal conditions/diagnosis, radiographic findings, and other treatments as needed.

• Provide supervision for faculty and students in the Dental Hygiene program clinical curriculum

• Provide direct supervision for local anesthesia administration and/or administer local anesthesia.

• Communicate with department staff, students, and faculty regularly.

• Complete patient exams; including periodic, comprehensive, oral cancer screenings, and/or school exams for patients undergoing clinical treatment in the Dental Hygiene Clinic.

• Prescribe radiographs for diagnostic purposes.

• Prescribe preventive procedures and agents utilized in the dental hygiene process of care.

• Provide clinical direction and assistance to students while exposing radiographs.

• Grade radiographs exposed by students and provide education to students in identifying anatomical landmarks and/or pathological conditions seen on exposed radiographs.

• Provide patient referrals for areas noted during the clinical exam and evaluation of radiographs.

• Provide direct supervision for clinical Nitrous Oxide rotations.

• Provide palliative care in case of minor dental issues including placement of temporary fillings or cementation of temporary crowns.

• Assume responsibility for client management during medical emergencies in the dental hygiene clinic.

• Weekly monitoring of emergency supplies and equipment.

• Document findings, recommendations, examinations, diagnosis, treatment, and referral procedures.

• Abide by and enforce safety rules when in a clinical setting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) or DMD (Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry or Doctor of Dental Medicine) degree from an accredited institution is required.

• Current and active Illinois Dental License in good standing is required.

• Five years of clinical work experience as a DDS/DMD

• Current CPR card (American Heart Association).

• Successfully pass a criminal background check, urine drug screen, and up-to-date healthcare immunizations.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite or Google Suite, digital radiographs, and Eaglesoft or other charting software.

• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with students, faculty, staff and clients.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten years of clinical work experience as a DDS/DMD ●

• Experience teaching/supervising for an Associate/Bachelor's degree Dental Hygiene Program.

• Experience providing clinical instruction to a diverse group of students including traditional and non-traditional students.

• Experience supervising patients under nitrous oxide sedation.

• Experience using a learning management system (D2L) to complete clinical evaluations and input grades in clinical tracking software accurately.

Salary:

●Pay is per credit hour in accordance with the adjunct union contract, with an additional DDS stipend of $55/hr for an estimated hourly rate of $100.

Posting Date:

05/29/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All application must be submitted electronically.

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