Univ- Clinical Assistant Professor -Dept of Biomedical & Community Health Sciences, Special Care Dental Clinic

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine (JBECDM) at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a part-time general dentist to serve as attending faculty in its Special Needs Clinic. This faculty appointment will be within the Division of Population Oral Health, Department of Biomedical and Community Health Sciences. The Pamela Kaminski Clinic for Adults with Special Health Care Needs (SHCN) provides care for individuals with special needs across South Carolina, aiming to establish a dental home for continued care, either at the facility or through community transitions, and to train dental students and residents in treating patients with SHCN.

Requirements

• DDS or DMD degree.
• Must meet credentialing requirements for operating room privileges.
• Eligibility for licensure or faculty dental license in South Carolina.
• Demonstrated experience working with patients with special healthcare needs and managing their dental and behavioral needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience and empathy.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other dental professionals and medical specialists.
• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position (Continuous).
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile (Frequent).
• Ability to work indoors (Continuous).
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (Frequent).
• Ability to bend at the waist (Frequent).
• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations (Frequent).
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms (Continuous).
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Frequent).
• Ability to fully use both legs (Continuous).
• Ability to reach in all directions (Continuous).
• Possess good finger dexterity (Continuous).
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous).
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function (Continuous).
• Ability to lift and carry 150 lbs., unassisted (Frequent).
• Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted (Frequent).
• Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted (Frequent).
• Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted (Frequent).
• Ability to push/pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted (Frequent).
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected (Continuous).
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand (Continuous).
• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance (Continuous).
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors (Continuous).
• 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 hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet.
• Must be able to maintain bi-lateral hand movement skills (Continuous).
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous).
• Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually.
• Ability to maintain a valid drivers license.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position (Infrequent).
• Ability to climb stairs (Infrequent).
• Ability to climb ladders (Infrequent).
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent).
• Ability to twist at the waist (Infrequent).
• Ability to squat and perform job functions (Infrequent).
• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat various dental conditions including carries, periodontal disease, dental injuries, as well as other oral health issues related to patients with a variety of disabilities.
• Perform dental procedures in an operating room setting for adolescents and adults unable to receive care in an office due to medical complexity, or disability.
• Provide consultations with medical specialties regarding the care of adolescents and adults with special health care needs.
• Guide families on oral hygiene, nutrition, preventative measures, and treatment options.
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient records.
• Keep abreast of advancements in special needs dentistry through continuing education and professional development.
• Utilize specialized techniques and equipment to create a supportive and comforting environment for patients with SHCN during visits, particularly those experiencing anxiety or fear.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level