Dental Assistant Instructor

Company: Gentle Dental
Location: Salem
Posted on: November 18, 2024

Job Description:

Capitol Dental Care creates access to quality care and provides dental leadership within the communities we serve. - Creating access to quality care includes several outreach options including a Tiny House mobile dental clinic, tele-dentistry, community settings, and providing outreach and care to over 100 schools in the community.
Due to the ongoing need for Dental Assistants in the Mid-Willamette Valley of Oregon, we are hiring a Dental Assisting Instructor to develop a comprehensive program to educate and prepare students for a career in Dental Assisting.
In the position, the Dental Assisting Instructor is responsible for the development, implementation, and teaching of curriculum including all classroom/laboratory instruction, managing and supporting student Externships placements within our network of offices, and supervision of students in their studies and Externship program.
Essential Job Functions

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• Develop and execute curriculum for students in all stages of the Dental Assisting program
  
• Deliver Instructor Led Training with PowerPoint-based lectures, supplementing with real-life work experience
  
• Demonstrate dental skills/procedures and assist students as they practice hands-on in the lab
  
• Evaluate individual/group performance and make any necessary adjustments to meet student learning needs including seeking feedback from Externship offices
  
• Prepare lesson/unit plans and develop course material and evaluation tools
  
• Research and development of current standards related to the instructional area
  
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning
  
• Notify students of make-up work due
  
• Tutor students during make-up time
  
• Maintain student records, grades, and attendance
  
• Teach and guide students on professionalism and daily expectations in an office
  
• Assist in inventory and ordering of supplies and texts
  
• Assist in administrative duties as needed
  
• Is accessible to students during formal office hours and other times as needed
  
  
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  • Assist in the department budget planning process
    
  • Coordinate student externships
    
  • Ensure that each Dental Assisting program is full with qualified and motivated students
    
  • Participate in outreach to high schools, community centers, and participate in recruiting and marketing events as needed
    
    Qualifications:
    
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    • Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
      
    • Five years of dental assisting experience, or three years of teaching in the field of dental assisting.
      
    • Possession of a valid credential (Certified or Registered Dental Assistant or a licensed dentist)
      
    • Proficiency in four-handed and/or six-handed dentistry principles
      
    • Possession of x-ray certification and the ability to teach and support students in this area
      
    • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
      
    • Ability to coordinate and evaluate the instructional process for all dental assisting curriculum
      
    • Demonstrated leadership abilities, while establishing and maintaining effective collaboration with other administrators, employees, students, parents, and members of the community
      
    • Highly organized with attention to detail
      
    • Enthusiasm for improving academic and vocational achievement
      
    • Background in computer technology and a learning management system
      
      Pay Information:
      $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
      Our opportunities provide benefits including:
      
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      • Employee Assistance Program
        
      • Basic life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
        
      • 401k plan and deferred compensation plan
        
      • Referral Bonuses ($600-$2,500 depending on role
        
        Schedule:
        Part-Time, Fridays + Saturdays 8am - 5pm
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Keywords: Gentle Dental, Springfield , Dental Assistant Instructor, Education / Teaching , Salem, Oregon