What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct - Clinical Dentist/Instructor position at HAGERSTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE?
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
This part-time faculty position is responsible for assisting in the instruction of first year and second year dental hygiene students during clinical sessions; responsible for verification of patient treatment needs including radiographic interpretation, local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration, evaluation, and prescription of medicaments to patients, and prescription of dental radiographs. Additionally, the Clinical Dentist/Instructor will be responsible for creating a learning environment that involves active communication with the dental hygiene student during interactions with patients and will advise students as assigned.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
- The Clinical Dentist/Instructor reports directly to and is responsible to the Dental Hygiene Program Coordinator.
- The position provides supervision to first- and second-year students enrolled in the Dental Hygiene Program.
- The Clinical Dentist/Instructor coordinates most closely with the dental hygiene faculty, staff, students, and patients. In addition, this instructor works closely with the health sciences director, staff, and faculty.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Major duties of the position ranging from the most to least important.
- Provides clinical instruction and direction to students in accordance with program objectives.
- Critiques students’ clinical performance to insure clinical competence.
- Maintains appropriate clinical performance records, including clinical assessments and competencies, student conference forms, and attendance records.
- Minor duties of the position ranging from the most to least important.
- Attend meetings as planned by the Dental Hygiene Program Coordinator to keep abreast of Program calibration and to provide feedback on the clinical education component of the Program.
- Attend continuing education functions to stay current with educational and technological advancements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
