Monroe Community College
Location: Rochester, NY Category: Professional Staff 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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