Job Description Summary

The James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina is seeking applications for two, full-time Visiting Assistant Professors (VAP) to serve as Safety Net Dentistry Fellows in the Department of Biomedical and Community Health Sciences, Division of Population Oral Health (DPOH). The DPOH works collaboratively with safety net dental providers to address oral health inequities in rural and underserved communities through community engagement, training programs, research, and other outreach services.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC002237 CDM Stoma

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

$0 - $0 - $0

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Fellowship in Safety Net Dentistry Program is a new initiative of the DPOH intended to expand the dental workforce capacity in rural and underserved South Carolina by:

assisting safety net dental organizations in developing their dental workforce; and cultivating potential clinical rotation experiences for predoctoral dental students;

The DPOH is currently seeking two VAPs, with one serving as the Lowcountry Safety Net Dentistry Fellow based in Charleston and second serving the Pee Dee region, based in Horry County.  Each Fellow will be based at a partnering organization or clinic where the candidate will engage in clinical and outreach services on behalf of the partner and MUSC. 

The Fellows will serve as VAPs and be deployed in safety net settings such as Federally Qualified Health Centers, free clinics and similar organizations designed to address the dental needs of vulnerable communities. The VAPs/Fellows will provide direct care services at designated rotation sites with organizations identified as partners with the DPOH. The VAPs/Fellows will also participate as guest lecturers in the pre-doctoral program and mentor students who may be interested in safety net dentistry careers. The VAPs/Fellows will be expected to participate in outreach events in the communities they serve through their partnering organizations. The VAPs/Fellows will identify and design potential clinical rotation experiences for pre-doctoral dental students of the College.

The VAPs/Fellows will engage in a continuing education certificate program in safety net dentistry, sponsored by the DPOH, to ensure they are calibrated to serve in their designated rotation sites.

Qualified candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree, have graduated from an CODA accredited dental school. Successful applicants must be eligible for a South Carolina Dental License. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience.   The term of service is flexible but it is expected to be 12 months with an optional renewal of one additional year. These are time-limited, grant-funded positions.

Distribution of Duties

Delivery of Clinical Care         35%

Provide dental services within the expected scope of practice for a general dentist to patients as permitted by the sponsoring clinic.  This includes but not limited to preventive, diagnostic, and restorative services. 

Documentation of Care          5%

Complete all necessary documentation of care delivered to patients in the sponsoring organization’s electronic health record.  Examples of documentation include but are not limited to billing, referral management, and other compliance-related expectations or those required by the sponsoring organization.

Clinical Skill Development      10%

Identify and demonstrate specific clinical skills and competencies developed under the guidance of a Faculty Mentor.  The Visiting Professor/Fellow will demonstrate the desired skill(s) with the Faculty Mentor while performing the skills under their guidance and supervision.

Community Outreach   10%

Conduct outreach, as a part of the sponsoring organizaton’s mission.  Examples include, but not limited to, participating in events such as community health fairs, serving as a guest speaker, serving on local community boards or coalitions, or providing services on mobile units, if applicable to the partnering organization.

Professional Development & Calibration 20%

To ensure calibration to a safety net dental setting, the Visiting Professor/Fellow will complete the Certificate in Safety Net Dentistry, which is an online, asynchronous program that provides continuing education in the areas of leadership, practice management,  policy and advocacy, and patient management skills unique to dental safety net settings.  The Visitng Professor/Fellow is expected to complete all required orientation activities as defined by MUSC and the sponsoring organization. Participation in the National Network for Oral Health Access is expected as another venue for professional development in safety net dentistry.  Funding to cover the costs is provided.

Guest Lectures & Clinical Teaching   10%

The Visiting Professor/Fellow will provide guest lectures for predoctoral dental students and relevant residency programs.  The Visiting Professor/Fellow will also serve as an attending faculty at the sponsoring organization, as well as at MUSC’s safety net clinics which include the Special Needs Dentistry Clinic, Urgent Care Clinic, Ryan White Clinic, and Advanced Education in General Dentistry program.

Workforce Development Project    10%

The Visiting Professor/Fellow will lead the development of a student predoctoral dental student experience in their sponsoring organizations.  They may also participate in the development of residency programs in general practice or advanced education in general dentistry.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform ’pinching’ operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

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