Clinical Supervisor - Dental Hygienist

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program. B.S. degree.
• Experience: Employment as a clinical dental hygienist with documentation of 3+ years of clinical experience providing non‑surgical dental hygiene care to patients with moderate to advanced periodontal disease, including administration of local anesthesia.
• Skills: Documentation of continuing education in courses regarding current perio treatment modalities & evidence‑based research/dental hygiene practice.
• Licensure: Valid Illinois Dental Hygiene license;
  Illinois certification in local anesthesia & nitrous oxide administration; current CPR/BLS certification.

Supervises, guides, and instructs dental hygiene students providing care to patients in the dental hygiene clinic with emphasis on instruction in non‑surgical management of patients with moderate to advanced periodontal disease. Evaluates students’ performance of all functions within the scope of practice of dental hygiene in the State of Illinois.

• Reviews relevant course outlines, syllabi and course documents for each course assignment.
• Familiar with philosophies, content, strategies and techniques congruent with each clinical course and level.

• Provides individualized student guidance and instruction by:
  • Assisting students in application of dental hygiene process of care, including patient assessment and recognition of disease.
  • Counseling students in the use and application of evidence‑based research & EBDM to guide development and implementation of a dental hygiene care plan.
  • Guiding students in safe & effective instrumentation with emphasis on non‑surgical treatment of patients with moderate to advanced periodontal disease.
  • Following clinical techniques as taught by the full‑time faculty.
  • Promoting development of students’ critical thinking and problem‑solving skills through the use of questioning.
  • Demonstrating concern for students in all aspects of clinical education:
  • Creates and/or supports a culture for learning.
  • Uses positive reinforcement to motivate students toward a philosophy of patient‑centered care.
  • Communicates clearly and accurately.
  • Takes pleasure in teaching and/or displays a positive attitude about teaching.
  • Clarifies behavioral expectations with students.
  • Evaluates performance in a consistent manner.
  • Identifies and meets students’ needs for individual guidance and supervision.
  • Refers students for help when needed.
• Monitors students’ skill development and patient management, ensuring that the dental hygiene standards of care are maintained.
• Re‑teaches or remediates students who do not achieve mastery.
• Engages students in individual and/or rotational group discussions regarding patient case management and the dental hygiene process of care as directed by lead course faculty.

• Evaluates students’ performance and provides clear, specific and timely feedback regarding clinical skills development through the following mechanisms:
  • Formative written (verbal if indicated) evaluations including product and process (skill assessment) outcomes.
  • Summative written and verbal evaluations including product and process (skill assessment) outcomes as scheduled.
• Maintains all necessary achievement records of students; monitors and updates student evaluations and progress records through regular entries into the clinical grading system.
• Assists students in identification, development and implementation of performance improvement plans.
• Maintains ongoing communication with the full‑time faculty concerning student progress and/or problems.
• Conducts student conferences as needed.
• Monitors and audits patients’ records to assure accurate data recording.

• Creates and/or supports an environment of respect and rapport.
• Manages students/rotational group to provide balanced instruction and supervision within assigned rotation.
• Manages student behavior following established program standards of conduct.
• Accepts responsibility for student outcomes.
• Arrives 10 minutes prior to the start of the assigned clinic session and remains on the clinic floor for the entire lab, pre‑clinic or…