Part-Time
Supervising Clinical Hygienist
Deadline 12/31/26
Northcentral Technical College
No salary listed
United States
In Person
On-site position at Center for Health Sciences, Wisconsin.
Bachelor's
Category
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Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree; Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene school through the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
- 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 Wisconsin 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Desired Qualifications
- None