Department Head, Dental Assisting
Job Description
Position Description
Pay Grade: Manager 6
This position is responsible for coordinating all instructional and academic activities within the department, and supervising curriculum and continuing education course development.
Responsibilities and Duties (*Essential Functions)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.
*Develops educational programs to achieve the institution's objectives and to meet the standards established by Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
*Guides faculty in the development of the curriculum design to maintain currency and rigor and to fully implement and evaluate student learning outcomes and overall program outcomes
*Analyzes, evaluates, revises and maintains an educational program consistent with current Dental Assisting trends, policies, and procedures
*Prepares and submits to the Dean of Health Sciences, departmental goals and prioritized budget requests annually with faculty input
*Validates faculty certifications and credentials annually
*Monitors the departmental budget; reviews requisitions for equipment, supplies and materials needed for the department
*Maintains and updates affiliation agreements and processes to ensure all students and faculty meet credentialing requirements for each agency assigned
*Devises and directs maintenance of a record system of clinical experience, exits and reentries, grades, and general background information for each student
Collaborates with student services staff and Dental Assisting department faculty to develop and implement admission standards for Dental Assisting students
Assists with orientation and registration of students
Collaborates with the Clinical Coordinator and with the clinical agencies to ensure appropriate clinical placement for all students
Collaborates with instructors assigned, to ensure currency and maintenance of lab equipment and adequacy of supplies
Holds periodic conferences with instructors and students to interpret objectives and policies of the school, to indicate changes in methods or procedures, and to coordinate all phases of the educational process
Schedules regular office hours for consultation and academic counseling with students
Schedules and hosts advisory board meetings at least two times per year
Prepares periodic reports concerning department activities, progress and achievement of students
Conducts yearly evaluation of faculty members using input from students, peers, and faculty self-evaluations
Interviews faculty, recommends appointment and termination of employment of faculty members and shares in responsibility for orientation of new faculty through assignment of mentors
Ensures new faculty participates in required college wide and departmental orientation
Serves as a member of faculty committees, conducts scheduled faculty meetings, and participates in professional meetings and community activities
Completes an annual applied benchmark project on an individual or group basis
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Proficiency in curriculum design, program administration, evaluation, instruction, and academic advising
Ability to perform normal duties with minimal supervision
Proficiency in communication skills, both written and oral
Demonstrate resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential
Excellent organizational skills
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree
Unofficial transcripts and copies of required licenses and/or certifications must be attached with your online application prior to submission or submitted to Human Resources immediately upon completing the application. If your transcripts are not submitted, your application may not receive full consideration.
Graduate of an American Dental Association (ADA), Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Dental Assisting program
National Board Certified Dental Assistant
Dental Assisting II Status according to the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners
Two years experience as an instructor in a Dental Assisting program in an accredited post-secondary institution
Two years experience in clinical practice as a dental assistant
Documented evidence of instruction in educational methodology from a recognized provider or accredited institution
Must be eligible to Coronal Polish and obtain dental radiographs/images in the State of
North Carolina according to the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners requirements
CPR certified, Health Care Provider level
Training within the past 12 months for Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazcom
Supervisory and leadership experience
Preferences:
Master's degree
Five years supervisory and leadership experience
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