MOSDOH - Dental Hygienist - St. Louis - Part Time

A T Still University of Health Sciences • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

A.T. Still University's Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) is seeking applications for a part-time, non-exempt, Dental Hygienist instructor on the St. Louis, MO campus. This position will directly supervise dental students who are performing non-surgical periodontal procedures, be involved in the direct supervision and instruction of dental students in the techniques of non-surgical periodontal procedures, provide clinical hygiene services with direct patient periodontal maintenance and prevention as needed, and facilitate clinical Quality Assurance program.

Requirements

• Dental hygiene degree or an associate degree in dental hygiene.
• Periodontal anatomy and physiology, parameters for periodontal surgical referral.
• Experience in designing and implementing NSPT Programs.
• Current Missouri Dental Hygiene licensure/Local Anesthesia Certification and Nitrous Analgesia Certification required, or the ability to obtain a Missouri Dental Hygiene license and certification.
• Current AHA CPR BLS or equivalent training approved by MO Dental Board.
• 3-4 years experience preferred.
• Should have some experience in either the provision of dental hygiene or instruction of hygiene techniques.
• Experience in formal courses/programs in educational methodology.
• Understanding of evidence-based dentistry and dental hygiene.
• Experience with competency-based education.

Nice To Haves

• Highly skilled in dental hygiene.
• Objectivity in grading competency-based education.
• Team oriented, strong mentoring abilities, and personable.
• Ability to remain calm and defuse situations.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Participate in instruction and grading of non-surgical periodontal procedures.
• Participate in instruction and grading of clinical experiences related to dental hygiene.
• Participate in faculty calibration meetings and professional development activities.
• Contribute to the clinical program as directed by the Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs and Advanced Dental Education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages.
• Employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree