Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Director of Hygiene Job Locations US-NM-Albuquerque ID 2024-11558 College TUNY - College of Dental Medicine Position Type Full-Time Schedule Shift Monday-Thursday 9AM-5:30PM, Friday 9AM-3PM Hours Per Week 36.5 Travel As needed Category Faculty/Academic FLSA Status Exempt Location : Country US Overview

Reporting directly to the Executive Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs with a dotted line to the Director of Clinical Education, the Director of Hygiene at the Touro College of Dental Medicine will have the responsibility to initiate and guide student doctor/patient interaction and assist in transition to clinical practice as it pertains to dental hygiene.

Responsibilities Monitor treatment planning, progress, and performance.Model and advise students on professionalism and patient management techniquesAssist the Patient Care Coordinators in solving patient related problemsReview each student's performance in the dental hygiene clinic on a regular basis.,Assist students to establish and reach patient treatment goals.Determine individual student needs and related time utilization.Assist students in rendering care to patientsDemonstrate procedures to students as needed.Report instances of misconduct as appropriate.Ensure adequate clinical coverage by approving faculty time away in all clinical practices.To ensure calibration and the practice of clinical faculty in:Clinical protocols in clinical areas.Infection Control ComplianceReviewing student activity as required. Overseeing Clinical Formative and Summative Examination ProcessAttend periodic meetings with other Directors or Clinical Practice Leaders.Possible membership on the Clinical Policy Committee.Possible membership on the Year 3-4 Student Academic Promotion Review Committee (SAPRC 3-4)Stay abreast of faculty operations within the dental hygiene clinic, ensuring that there is appropriate coverage, administrative support when needed, and resolve to any clinical issues. Qualifications

Education/ Experience

Associates Degree in dental hygiene required; higher degree preferred.U.S. licensed Dental Hygienist required; must be eligible for licensure in the state of New Mexico.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

A high degree of interpersonal competency: Professionalism, diplomacy, judgement and discretion required.Demonstrated ability to develop positive and cooperative relationships with students, faculty and colleagues.Ability to organize tasks and delegate as necessary

 

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Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

Full range of Health Plans Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)  Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan Dependent Care and Transit Programs Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance   Short-term and Long-term disability programs  Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment) Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children Employee Assistance Program Early-Release Fridays (upon approval) Generous Paid Time Off Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday Annual Holiday Schedule

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