Dental Administrative Assistant Instructor

About this position

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated instructor with a strong background in Dental Administrative Assisting to teach Healthcare Administration and Dental Administrative Assistant (DAA) courses. The ideal candidate has recent industry experience, enjoys mentoring future healthcare professionals, and is passionate about preparing students for success in both medical and dental administrative settings.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Teach healthcare medical administrative, and dental administrative assistant courses according to the lesson plan and syllabus as directed by the program supervisor
• Prepare and grade written and practical examinations
• Attend faculty meetings, in-service meetings, graduation ceremonies, and other events as required by the College
• Dress professionally in accordance with faculty dress code
• Ensure that the quality and quantity of instruction provided in the classroom are consistent with the stated objectives of our school and industry.
• Ensure that the classroom and the school’s atmosphere are conducive to maximum learning and retention of students.
• Instructing students during the classroom experience
• Administrating Online Courses
• Tutoring sessions online and in-person
• Prepares reports by collecting and analyzing information
• Administering final exam (written and/or practical) on the last day of the module
• Submitting final course grades before the end of the week after the end term
• Other duties as assigned by the department's program chair

Experience:

Preferred:

• Recent professional experience in a Dental Administrative Assistant role or within a dental practice.
• Experience with dental scheduling, insurance verification, billing, ADA claim form , treatment planning, patient communication, and dental practice management software.
• Previous teaching, training, or mentoring experience is preferred but not required.

Required:

REQUIRED:

Minimum of three years of non-overlapping experience in the medical administrative field with a Healthcare Administration degree or a degree in a related field, or -

REQUIRED:

Minimum of three years non-overlapping experience in the medical administrative field with completion of a Medical Administrative training program (can be diploma-level if it covers the same topic areas as NCC) PLUS a degree (can be unrelated to HCA)

REQUIRED:

Minimum of two years of non-overlapping experience in the Dental Administrative Assistant field with a diploma (transcript), degree (transcript), or certificate

REQUIRED:

Minimum of three years of non-overlapping experience in the Dental Administrative Assistant field without a diploma (transcript), a degree (transcript), or a certificate

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant current education methodologies and techniques

License/Certification

• CMAA – within 75 days of hire

Education

• REQUIRED: Undergraduate, Associate’s Degree

Job Type

• Adjunct/On-Call

Schedule

• Example hours: 4 p.m.
  
  - 10 p.m.
• Friday-Sunday:
  Off
• $25.00-$25.48/hr

Company Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401k
• 401k Matching
• Employee Discount
• Professional Development Assistance
• Referral Program
• Retirement Plan
• CPR Certification Available to All Employees
• Most Federal Holidays Off – Paid, Full Time Only
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• External Higher Education Tuition Discounts
• Access to the Fitness Center and Free Massages through The Spa at Northwest
• Mental Health Reimbursement Program

Work Location

• Las Vegas, NV

Company Accolades

• Best of Las Vegas
• Inc. 5000
• Talk of the Town
• Green Globes Building Certification

Notes to Applicant

• A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
• Please be prepared with 3-4 references during the interview process.
• Northwest Career College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Employees are eligible for a salary evaluation after 90 days. Term-based contracts are eligible for annual evaluations based on industry standards and expectations.

Disclaimer :
Employment offers may be contingent upon employment verification. Northwest Career College may begin employment verification prior to hiring. Documentation for higher education, certifications, and licensures listed on your resume may be requested for accreditation purposes. If copies of these documents cannot be provided, you will be asked to update and resubmit your resume to Employee Services.

$25 - $25.48

Hourly Wage