A.T. Still University

A.T. Still University's Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) is seeking an exempt Comprehensive Care Unit (CCU) Director - Assistant Professor at the St. Louis Dental Center.. Communicate and manage adjunct faculty in the clinic as to educational goals, essential experiences, and competencies.. Work with staff, faculty, and administration in St. Louis and Kirksville to train adjunct faculty to achieve clinical calibration.. Conduct annual performance evaluations for adjunct faculty.. + At least five years experience in private practice where dentistry is performed.

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**Description**A.T. Still University's Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) is seeking an exempt Comprehensive Care Unit (CCU) Director - Assistant Professor at the St. Louis Dental Center. This position reports to the Vice Dean of Clinical Education, Operations and Community Partnerships. The CCU Director is responsible for managing and mentoring MOSDOH students in the Comprehensive Care Unit (CCU) to assure attainment of predoctoral clinical competency in all dental areas.**Major Job Duties**1. Manage D3 and D4 students as they develop and work through patient treatment plans, achieve educational goals, and attain competencies.2. Maintain Standards of Care and ensure continuity of care for all patients in the CCU.3. Communicate and manage adjunct faculty in the clinic as to educational goals, essential experiences, and competencies.4. Assist with development and maintenance of accreditation and clinic quality assurance and continuous quality improvement measures.5. Conduct daily/weekly/monthly meetings with students, faculty, and staff to review issues/plans/events and student achievement.6. Work with staff, faculty, and administration in St. Louis and Kirksville to train adjunct faculty to achieve clinical calibration.7. Provide direction over the dental assistant(s) and Patient Service Advocates and contribute to performance review evaluations in conjunction with the Vice Dean of Clinical Education, Operations and Community Partnerships.8. Coordinate with Vice Dean of Clinical Education, Operations and Community Partnerships for staff leave (vacation, medical) and clinic floor coverage.9. Complete administrative reports as needed and all ATSU required employee training (RET).10. Track student progress and collaborate with specialty Directors and with the Vice Dean of Clinical Education, Operations and Community Partnerships on student deficiencies.11. Provide timely counsel to students.12. Assure patient, student, and staff safety and communication.13. Perform dental procedures on patients as needed.14. Monitor case completion of student treatment.15. Serve on University/MOSDOH and GHHC committees as assigned.16. Support/participate in an after-hours emergency care program.17. Conduct annual performance evaluations for adjunct faculty.18. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Vice Dean of Clinical Education, Operations and Community Partnerships.Job Responsibilities+ Programs or Services-Pre-Doctoral Dental Program.+ Assure comprehensive care and continuity of care.+ Promote and support the General Dental Practice Model.Judgement/Decision Making+ Must communicate student status, equipment and materials issues related to the seamless delivery of the dental curriculum.+ Must mentor and monitor students working on live patients.**Education/Experience**+ DDS or DMD required.+ At least five years experience in a dental teaching environment.+ At least five years experience in private practice where dentistry is performed.Skill Requirements+ Excellent communication and organizational skills.+ Must be able to be self-directed and take the initiative.+ Must be highly skilled in general dentistry.Personal Characteristics/Traits+ Diplomacy.+ Organization.+ Excellent communication.+ Adaptable and motivated.+ Able to work independently.+ Team oriented, strong mentor and personable.+ Excellent leadership skills.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 .**Qualifications****Skills****Required**+ **Leadership:** Intermediate+ **Mentoring:** Intermediate+ **Motivation:** Intermediate+ **Diplomacy & Tact:** Intermediate+ **Initiative:** Intermediate+ **Self-Direction:** Intermediate+ **Organizing:** Intermediate+ **Communication:** Intermediate**Education****Required**+ Doctorate or better in Dental Medicine**Experience****Required**+ 5 years: At least five years experience in private practice where dentistry is performed.+ 5 years: At least five years experience in a dental teaching environment.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 anothers functions and each persons importance as an individual.

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