What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervising Clinical Hygienist (part-time) position at Inside Higher Ed?
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Job Summary
Job Description & Qualifications:
The Supervising Clinical Hygienist will supervise dental program students during clinical procedures.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully with or without reasonable accommodation.
Clinical Oversight
In limited circumstances, NTC may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene school through the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
Experience: 2 Years
Additional Experience Information
In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, including language skills, reasoning and mathematical abilities are essential.
Language Skills
Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret complex documents; present topics to internal and external individuals of all levels.
Math Skills
Ability to perform and work complex calculations, make comparisons, interpret and provide logical explanations to others.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions to critically create resolutions; interpret instructions in mathematical or diagram form with abstract and concrete variables.
Technical Skills
Ability to perform complex operations in a variety of job-specific systems, understand functionality to apply advanced functions, manage/customize and create calculations with data.
Customer Service Skills
Ability to understand complex concerns and formulate solutions; communicate professionally with various audiences in different situations.
Other Requirements
Must hold Dental Hygiene license from the state of Wisconsin.
Physical Requirements
Carrying/Lifting 10-25lbs - Low
Carrying/Lifting 25-50lbs - Low
Carrying/Lifting > 50lbs - N/A
Sitting - Medium
Standing/walking/climbing - Medium
Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending - Low
Repetitive Hand/Foot Movement - Medium
Pushing/Pulling/Reaching Above Shoulder – Low
Work Environment
Indoor/Office Work Environment - High
Outdoor Weather Conditions - N/A
Irritated or Agitated Individuals - Low
Hostile or Violent Individuals - Low
Hazardous Fumes/Odors/Toxic Chemicals - Low
Confined Spaces (as identified by OSHA) - Low
Work-Related Travel - Low
Smell Requirement: Medium
Specific Vision: High
Hearing: High
Taste: N/A
Job Summary
Job Description & Qualifications:
The Supervising Clinical Hygienist will supervise dental program students during clinical procedures.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully with or without reasonable accommodation.
Clinical Oversight
- Provide direct clinical supervision to dental program students.
- Ensure students adhere to clinical protocols and maintain high standards of patient care.
- Monitor and evaluate students' clinical performance, offering constructive feedback.
- Conduct regular assessments of clinical competencies and skills development.
- Monitor compliance with infection control and safety regulations and implement corrective actions when necessary.
- Offer guidance on patient interaction and communication skills.
- Review and evaluate students' clinical performance and provide constructive feedback.
- Monitor students' adherence to ethical and professional standards in patient care.
- Demonstrate the NTC Core Abilities and Standards of Teaching Excellence in the delivery of instruction
- Collaborate with faculty to integrate clinical experiences into the dental hygiene curriculum.
- Assist in the implementation of practical, hands-on learning opportunities for students.
- Incorporate industry advancements and evidence-based practices into clinical education.
- Supports and implements assessment tools for evaluating clinical proficiency.
- Serve as a mentor to dental program students, providing guidance and support.
- Provide guidance on career development and professional growth.
- Assist students in navigating challenges related to clinical experiences.
- Assist students in setting and achieving clinical learning objectives.
- Serves as a resource person to dental hygiene students, complies with and reinforces clinic policies, and serves as a model of professionalism with which students may identify
- Foster a positive, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for students.
- Implement quality assurance measures to assess and improve clinical education, and ensure program effectiveness.
- Conduct assessments of clinical work, program outcomes, and student performance.
- Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and assist in accreditation processes.
- Identify areas for improvement and implement strategies for enhancement.
- Implement evidence-based practices to enhance the quality of education.
- Stay informed about industry best practices to maintain program excellence.
- Encourage faculty participation in relevant workshops, conferences, and training.
- Stay abreast of changes in dental hygiene practices and technology.
- Mentor faculty in adopting new technologies and teaching methodologies.
- Foster a culture of support, encouragement, and continuous learning among clinical hygiene staff.
- Establish and maintain relationships with local dental clinics and healthcare facilities.
- Encourage student involvement in community service initiatives.
- Collaborate with external partners to enhance clinical placement opportunities for students.
In limited circumstances, NTC may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene school through the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
Experience: 2 Years
Additional Experience Information
- Must be licensed by the Wisconsin State Board of Dental Examiners.
- Must hold certification in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration as granted by State of WI Department of Safety and Professional Services.
- Must have at least two (2) years of full-time or equivalent (4,000 hours) of current clinical experience in Dental Hygienist
- Current in CPR
In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, including language skills, reasoning and mathematical abilities are essential.
Language Skills
Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret complex documents; present topics to internal and external individuals of all levels.
Math Skills
Ability to perform and work complex calculations, make comparisons, interpret and provide logical explanations to others.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions to critically create resolutions; interpret instructions in mathematical or diagram form with abstract and concrete variables.
Technical Skills
Ability to perform complex operations in a variety of job-specific systems, understand functionality to apply advanced functions, manage/customize and create calculations with data.
Customer Service Skills
Ability to understand complex concerns and formulate solutions; communicate professionally with various audiences in different situations.
Other Requirements
Must hold Dental Hygiene license from the state of Wisconsin.
Physical Requirements
Carrying/Lifting 10-25lbs - Low
Carrying/Lifting 25-50lbs - Low
Carrying/Lifting > 50lbs - N/A
Sitting - Medium
Standing/walking/climbing - Medium
Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending - Low
Repetitive Hand/Foot Movement - Medium
Pushing/Pulling/Reaching Above Shoulder – Low
Work Environment
Indoor/Office Work Environment - High
Outdoor Weather Conditions - N/A
Irritated or Agitated Individuals - Low
Hostile or Violent Individuals - Low
Hazardous Fumes/Odors/Toxic Chemicals - Low
Confined Spaces (as identified by OSHA) - Low
Work-Related Travel - Low
Smell Requirement: Medium
Specific Vision: High
Hearing: High
Taste: N/A