Supervising Dentist at State Fair Community College – Sedalia, Missouri

Position Title: Supervising Dentist

Job Type: Part-time

Job Number: 01415

Department: Dental Hygiene

Location: Sedalia, MO

Salary: $45.00 Hourly

Description:

Position Purpose: The Part-Time Supervising Dentist shall have the primary responsibility of collaborating with clinical instructors regarding teaching and supervising dental hygiene students in clinical enrichment experiences. As such, will uphold and follow all policies and regulations of the college.

Essential Job Functions:

• Uphold and help maintain CODA accreditation standards.
• Uphold and help maintain college and program policies and procedures.
• Stay current in knowledge of the specific subjects he or she is teaching.
• Participate in meetings, calibrations sessions, and training/professional development for faculty.
• Conduct a clinical exam on patients, order appropriate radiographs, make referrals for care needed beyond the scope of SFCC, and prepare prescriptions if needed.
• Serve as a liaison to the dental community.
• Collaborate with Director and staff regarding student evaluation, review radiographs, and make dental hygiene care suggestions.
• Assist with and participate in graduation/pinning activities.
• Assist in maintaining clinical equipment and supplies.
• Supervise and monitor students' use of instruments and equipment.
• Assist in managing medical emergencies.
• Participate in and evaluate goals for recruitment, admission, retention, promotion, and graduation of students.
• Ensure confidentiality of student records.
• Participate in student activities as appropriate.
• Prescribe medications as necessary.
• Communicate with dental staff on our team regarding patient medications, diagnoses, treatments, and consultations.
• Provide appropriate instructional experiences to meet the objectives of the program.
• Work with the clinical facilities to provide the most suitable clinical experiences for students.
• Participate in Clinical Forum regarding student progress and faculty communication.
• Participate in documentation for program and campus.
• Instruct students on clinical performance, attendance, professionalism, or other concerns as needed (according to program policy).
• Utilize web shells, classroom technology, computers, and other instructional aids as appropriate.
• Completes other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as deemed necessary for the function of the college.
• The Dentist is expected to be paid hourly, based on clinical instruction time. The number of hours will be determined by the Director of Dental Hygiene.

The preceding duties are examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification but are not all inclusive. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

Required Qualifications:

The Part-Time Supervising Dentist shall meet the qualifications specified by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards for accreditation.

• Shall be currently licensed to practice as a Dentist (DDS, DMD, or DD), in Missouri.
• Shall be a dentist who is a graduate of a program accredited by CODA.
• Shall be current in BLS/CPR certification.
• Shall be current in all required immunizations.

Education/Experience:

*Completed applications will include cover letter, resume, three contact references, and unofficial transcripts (official transcripts must be requested upon hire). Employment will require a criminal background check at College expense. Preference is given to Missouri residents.

AA Statement: SFCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of State Fair Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by law in regard to admissions, awarding financial aid, access to courses and programs, and all student services as well as the recruitment, admission and retention of students.