Dental - Dentist - Part Time/ Full Time

Location: Rochester, NY Category: Professional Staff Job Type: Part Time Posted On: Tue Apr 22 2025 Job Description:

Function of Position:

Supervising Dentist for Dental Hygiene Clinic, Part-Time Hourly, Semester-by- Semester Appointment.

Provides General Supervision for dental hygiene services as stated in 61.9 b under the NYS OP-Ed, Practice of dental hygiene.

Provides Personal Supervision for dental hygiene services as stated in 61.9 c under the NYS OP-Ed, Practice of dental hygiene.

Provides Personal Supervision for dental assisting students during patient treatment labs.

Substitutes for other supervising dentists as personal schedule allows.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

Provides diagnostic, consultive, and referral services with guidance from full-time clinical coordinators.

Evaluates patient medical and dental history, periodontal charting, and restorative charting.

Consults with primary care providers for medical clearance.

Evaluates lesions, anomalies, or other pathologies for referral.

Manages medical emergencies.

Approves and evaluates dental radiographs.

Follows AAP guidelines.

Approves, administers, and/or supervises the administration of local anesthesia by

faculty.

Authorizes and evaluates dental sealants.

Provides instruction and evaluation in the clinical setting.

Serves as a resource for questions that faculty/students may have regarding patient

care.

Attends and participates in Dental Studies in-service/calibration seminars, program and department meetings, and advisory board meetings.

Coordinates and calibrates with full-time clinical course coordinators.

Understands and applies Monroe Community College, Federal, State, ADA CODA, OSHA, CDC, HIPAA, FERPA, and State Board of Dentistry guidelines, policies, rules, and/or regulations.

Complies with and is present at ADA CODA Accreditation Site Visits.

Completes required MCC Human Resources on-boarding and annual compliance trainings.

Completes MCC Dental Studies Department educational methods coursework.

MCC Expectations:

Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.

Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.

Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.

Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.

Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Medical Dentistry degree from an accredited college or university.

Current unencumbered license to practice dentistry in New York State.

Minimum 3 years of clinical practice experience.

CPR for Health Professionals certified.

A valid NYS driver's license with a clean record and access to reliable transportation.

Evidence of effective communication skills (interpersonal, speaking, and writing).

Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds,

abilities, and needs.

Evidence of commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.

Evidence of proficiency with technology.

Preferred Qualifications:

Background in educational methodology

Active professional membership

Dental office management, word processing, spreadsheet, and Internet software

Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently

Additional Information:

Salary: Hourly and commensurate with clinical experience and teaching background, $45-$75/hour in person (remote general supervision is only used when an assigned dentist has a personal emergency).

Assignment: 4-hour clinic blocks during the day and evening for the 15-week semester. Substitute dentists are on-call as needed.

Fall Semester Clinic Schedule:

Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00-11:50 am and/or 1:00-4:50 pm

Monday, Wednesday: 5:30-9:20 pm

Spring Semester Clinic Schedule:

Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00-11:50 am and/or 1:00-4:50 pm

Friday: 8:00-11:50 am and/or 1:00-4:50 pm

Monday, Wednesday: 5:30-9:20 pm

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short term, temporary basis.

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