GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Coordinator is responsible for implementing aspects of didactic, laboratory, and clinical teaching in Dental Hygiene clinical and related courses as needed using didactic material as well as on-line methods, coordinating first and second year clinics, maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment, curriculum development, student advising and orientation, attending faculty and division meetings and supporting Howard Community College and Dental Hygiene mission and initiatives.
WORK PERFORMED
Implements and instructs the following areas: instrumentation, OSHA, infection control and blood-borne pathogens, HIPAA, monitoring of nitrous oxide, and local anesthesia
Assists with curriculum development and revision
Participates in dental hygiene program accreditation
Communicates with clinical agencies
Communicates the status of student learning experiences to program director
Classroom didactic instruction
Orders supplies and maintain inventory and equipment with attention to cost and quality; keeps records of equipment repairs and monitoring systems
Sets up instructional equipment and supplies
Assists students in orienting to the laboratories and in practicing skills
Documents basic skill competency through demonstration of skills
Assists students with computer software, hardware, and audiovisual materials
Provides updates to faculty regarding student clinical and skills laboratory activities
Maintains student records
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Registered Dental Hygienist with a Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene from a regionally accredited institution
Minimum of five years clinical experience and three years experience in education is preferred
Teaching experience with a background in education theory and practice, preferred
Current knowledge relative to subjects teaching
Licensed as a registered hygienist in the State of Maryland
Candidate must be familiar with ADA Accreditation standards/guidelines.
Candidate must be familiar with laws governing dental hygiene practice in the state of Maryland
Working knowledge of state of Maryland dental hygiene practice
Current CE requirements necessary for dental hygiene license in Maryland
Current CPR/BSL certification
Current license to practice dental hygiene in Maryland
Current dental radiology license
Current license to administer local anesthesia
Current continuing education in monitoring of nitrous oxide preferred
Current dental hygiene clinic practice experience
Certified dental assistant experience helpful
Experience in dental software & digital radiography
Skills & Abilities:
Strong organizational and writing abilities
Attention to detail
Excellent advising/counseling skills
Preferred knowledge of working chair- side assisting, infection control, sterilization techniques, dental radiology protocol, laboratory skills and teaching
Ability to collaborate with other dental hygiene program faculty, staff and administrators
Able to meet deadlines
Other Requirements:
Member of the American Dental Hygienists Association, preferred
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