Dental Hygiene Clinical Coordinator

Title: Dental Hygiene Clinical Coordinator

Agency: Danville Community College

Location: Danville - 590

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $30 - $32 per hour

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

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Job Description:

Danville Community College developed from two institutions, Danville Technical Institute and the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute opened in 1936 as Danville Textile School, becoming Danville Technical Institute just after World War II. The Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute first began as an engineering division in 1946, and was later expanded to include the first two years of course work for all engineering, business administration, liberal arts, and science majors. Beginning in the summer of 1966, all programs taught by Danville Technical Institute were brought under the Virginia Department of Community Colleges. Effective July 1, 1968, the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute merged with the existing community college providing the comprehensive programs now offered.

The Clinical Coordinator instructs dental hygiene clinical sessions in pre-clinic 1st year and clinical session's in the 1st and 2nd year. Instructs in Radiology laboratory in first year and instructs in Dental Materials laboratory in 2nd year. Participates in the ongoing development of clinical manual, accreditation planning, and preparation of clinics for each semester along with labs in conjunction with courses taught. Non-teaching assignments include clinical advising, and preparation of clinic for each semester students are enrolled in the dental hygiene program.

Application review will begin immediately.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Dental Hygienist licensed in Virginia or eligible for Virginia dental hygiene licensure

• Bachelor's degree in any field (Preferred in Dental Hygiene or related field).

• Basic computer and email skills

• Local anesthesia and nitrous oxide certification

• Experience teaching in the pre-clinical, clinical, and laboratory setting.

• Knowledge and experience in equipment troubleshooting, ordering supplies, SADHA, participating in accreditation and CDCA clinical exams.

• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, and Eaglesoft Dental Software Management program.

• Ability to communicate with a diverse community of faculty, staff and students.

• Commitment to teaching excellence with an enthusiasm for teaching.

• Ability to use technology to enhance instruction.

• Ability to effectively teach in classrooms and labs.

• Excellent interpersonal, and time-management skills.

• Ability to utilize campus resources including software and college learning management systems.

Preferred Qualifications: