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MOSDOH Director Specialty Care Unit, Pediatric Dentistry - Professor

St. Louis, MO (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1500+Park+Ave+St.+Louis+MO+USA+63104)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Requirements

Major Job Duties

+ Mentoring and evaluating students in pediatric dentistry procedures on patients.

+ Establish procedures for pediatrics in conjunction with Specialty Care Unit Director.

+ Communicate with Specialty Care Unit director as to the educational goals, essential experiences, and competencies for student experiences.

+ Complete Administrative Reports as directed.

+ Assurance of students & patient safety- reporting deficiencies to the Vice Dean of Clinical Education, Operations, and Community Partnerships.

+ Assure clinical competency for students in periodontics.

+ Supervise pediatric residents/fellows as needed.

+ Provide indirect supervision of dental assistant(s) and provide performance review evaluations to the Dental Clinic Manager.

+ Provide didactic and laboratory instruction to pre-clinical students in Kirksville and D3 and D4 students in St. Louis.

+ Perform dental procedures on patients as needed.

Job Responsibilities

+ Track student progress toward attainment of clinical competency and communicate progress & deficiencies periodically to the Vice Dean of Clinical Operations, Clinic Education & Community Partnerships.

+ Ensure patient and student safety and report any deficiencies to the Vice Dean of Clinical Operations, Clinical Education & Community Partnerships.

+ Participate in calibration activities, including semi-annual faculty advance.

+ Participate in ATSU/MOSDOH committee activities.

+ Potential for intermittent on-call and other outreach activities after hours.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

+ D.D.S., D.M.D., Specialty Certification in Pediatrics.

+ 2-3 years experience.

+ At least two years of experience in a dental teaching environment.

+ At least two years of experience in the practice of pediatrics.

Skills

+ Excellent communication and organizational skills.

+ Must be able to be self-directed and take initiative.

+ Must be highly skilled in pediatrics.

Personal Characteristics

+ Diplomacy is a must.

+ Individual must be organized.

+ Good communication skills.

+ Adaptable and motivated.

+ Able to work independently.

+ Team-oriented, strong mentoring, and personable.

Other Information

+ Travel to Kirksville will be required.

+ A current Missouri State Dental License is required.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.

In demonstrating mutual respect for all members of the ATSU community, ATSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). Meeting this mission requires serving together in mutual respect of one another’s functions and each person’s importance as an individual.