Adjunct, Supervising Dentist

Position:
Adjunct, Supervising Dentist

Location:

Nelsonville, OH

Job

# of Openings: 1

At Hocking College, our students are the priority. It is our mission and responsibility to serve as a pathway to prosperity, teaching and inspiring all who seek to learn, growing careers and changing lives. It is therefore imperative that every Hocking College team member, regardless of job title or duties, be responsible, first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

• Review and evaluate patient health histories
• Approve patient dentitions for sealant application, silver diamine fluoride placement, and Curodont placement
• Order, approve, and interpret dental X‑rays
• Provide dental screenings for Head Start, Military, and Developmentally disabled patients
• Follow HIPAA guidelines
• Comply with infection control, OSHA and hazardous waste safety guidelines
• Identify referrals for patients
• Prescribe and dispense preventative medications as needed
• Be available to answer questions regarding health history, pathology, and clinical treatment
• Assist in management of medical emergencies
• Serve as a resource for faculty and students regarding patient care
• Serve as supervising dentist during CDCA ADEX Board examinations and be available during CODA site visits as requested
• Provide state‑mandated supervision for applicable dental procedures
• May administer local anesthesia and provide direct patient care in accordance with Ohio Revised Code and institutional policy
• Participate in faculty and staff meetings and calibration meetings (as requested by the Program Director)
• Comply with Ohio State Dental Board regulations governing supervising dentists in an educational setting (Ohio State Dental Practice Act)
• Support and maintain compliance with CODA accreditation standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean, Program Manager, and/or department chair

• Adaptable and open to new ideas
• Knowledge of college and department policies and procedures, safety rules and regulations
• Comply with CODA accreditation standards
• Exhibit professional behavior while assisting with the needs of students, faculty, staff, visitors and co‑workers
• Conduct oneself with professionalism and respect toward others
• Participate in and complete performance assessments and evaluations as assigned
• Perform additional duties or job functions that are required and deemed necessary by Program Director
• Maintain student and patient confidentiality

• Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Medical Dentistry degree is required
• Unencumbered dental license in the State of Ohio is required
• Current Health Care Provider and CPR training is required
• Clinical teaching experience in a dental hygiene or dental program is preferred
• Experience as a supervising dentist in a teaching environment is preferred

Reasonable accommodations may be requested and reviewed according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).