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Closing Date:

11/28/2024

Type of Position:

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

CHP | Dental Hygiene

Department's Website:

https://healthprofessions.uams.edu/programs/dentalhygiene/

Summary of Job Duties:

Title: Faculty, Clinical Coordinator
Rank: Instructor/Assistant Professor; Non-Tenure Track

Position Announcement
The Department of Dental Hygiene in the College of Health Professions at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking a full-time, 9-month faculty member, located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The expectations are to be present from August through May, with time off during December and January, and no work required in June and July. We are searching for a team-oriented faculty member. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The faculty member will report to the Assistant Program Director of the dental hygiene program and will have primary responsibility of serving as the Clinic Coordinator; overseeing the daily operations of the UAMS Dental Hygiene Student Clinic; coordinating student clinical schedules; tracking student clinical progress; developing faculty calibration sessions; assisting with radiography laboratory, pre-clinical and clinical teaching and providing supervision; contributing to program and curriculum assessment and planning activities; and participating in university, community, and professional service.

The Program
The Dental Hygiene program is 5-semesters in length and offers a Bachelor of Science degree. The program admits 36 students per year, utilizing an individualized, holistic admission process that considers both academic and non-academic admission factors. The curriculum emphasizes active learning methods that focus on integration and application of material and critical thinking skills. In-class sessions incorporate problem-based and team-based learning, as well as inter-professional learning experiences. In addition to a large on-campus clinic, the program maintains clinical affiliations with Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Future Smiles Dental Clinic (at Wakefield Elementary School in Little Rock), and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in North Little Rock. The program is accredited by the Council on Dental Accreditation, American Dental Association. UAMS is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. For further information about department and programs, please access our website:
https://healthprofessions.uams.edu/programs/dentalhygiene/

The University
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is the state’s only academic health sciences center, comprised of five health professions colleges (Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions, and Public Health), a graduate school, six institutes, eight Regional Centers (six of which include family medicine practices and residency programs), and a comprehensive Medical Center. Its College of Medicine has held a unique and vital role in Arkansas for more than 130 years. UAMS is the largest public employer in the state of Arkansas with more than 11,000 employees. UAMS has nearly 3,000 students including all of our health care locations throughout Arkansas. UAMS and its clinical affiliates: Arkansas Children’s and the VA Medical Center, are an economic engine for the state with an annual economic impact of $3.92 billion. Centrally located within the state, UAMS’s Little Rock campus is a tertiary referral center and the only Level 1 adult Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center for Arkansas.

Application Process
Application with a curriculum vitae, letter of interest, and three professional references are currently being accepted via the UAMS Jobs Portal. Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions may be emailed to:
Claire Tucker, Ed.D., RDH
Chair, Department of Dental Hygiene
[email protected]

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

UAMS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (501) 686-6432 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree from a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program.
• Minimum of three years clinical experience as a practicing dental hygienist
• Licensure or eligibility in the state of Arkansas; local anesthesia permit

Preferred

• Master’s degree in dental hygiene, education, or related area
• Minimum of five years clinical experience as a practicing dental hygienist
• Recent clinical teaching experience
• Active involvement in professional activities at the local, state and/or national level

Additional Information:

CLINIC COORDINATOR

Position Description

The Clinical Coordinator will primarily oversee the daily operations of the UAMS Dental Hygiene Student Clinic and manage student clinical schedules. They will assist with radiography laboratory, preclinical and clinical instruction, and provide supervision. Additional duties include organizing two to three calibration sessions annually for adjunct and core faculty at UAMS and rotation sites, establishing new clinical rotation sites when necessary, evaluating clinical sites and preceptors, and tracking student progress throughout the semester. The Clinic Coordinator will also assist in updating the competency-based clinical curriculum as needed and be actively involved in clinical remediation efforts.

Reporting

The Clinical Coordinator reports directly to the Assistant Program Director, who will also conduct their annual performance evaluations.

Responsibilities:

Administrative

• Oversee the daily operation of the UAMS Dental Hygiene Clinic and ensure quality assurance.
• Oversee appointment scheduling and patient flow.
• Create clinical schedules: clinic dates, student rotations.
• Coordinate student instrument and supply issues.
• Coordinate clinical service events.
• Complete student paperwork for rotation sites.
• Develop and regularly update clinic policies in consultation with program faculty.
• Revise the Clinic Manual as indicated.
• Participate in the annual update of CODA accreditation standards that pertain to clinical curriculum and patient care.

Clinic Software  

• Oversee Eaglesoft.
• Manage Typhon: Treatment log audits, track student requirements, surveys
  • Updating evaluation surveys in Typhon
  • Distributing reports to students and faculty
  • Updating and refining evaluation system as needed

Trainings

• Organize annual update on medical emergencies.
• Organize and implement clinic orientations for students each semester.
• Conduct calibration sessions for adjunct and core faculty at UAMS and rotation sites.

Laboratory and Clinical Instruction

• Organize lab sessions: nitrous oxide, power scaling, air polishing, instrument sharpening, etc.
• Assist with radiography lab, preclinical and clinical instruction, as well as provide supervision.

Clinical Remediation

• Collaborate with faculty to identify students requiring clinical remediation.
• Schedule and coordinate guided instruction sessions offered to students needing remediation.

Oversee the Clinic Operations Coordinator as specified.

• Equipment repair and upkeep
  • Typodonts: ACA Dental, Kilgore
  • Radiography equipment
  • Hu-Friedy
  • ADEC
  • Dentsply
  • EMS – AFPM
• Supply orders
• Physical facilities
• Clinic forms
• Maintenance of emergency kit
• Water testing – dental units, Cavitrons, AFPM
• Spore testing – autoclave
• Communication with dental supply companies, vendors, and departments within UAMS
• Daily deposits-verification
• Daily journal verification
• Quarterly, annual and fiscal year income reports
• Patient treatment composite each semester

Other

• Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant program Director.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Occasional Physical Activity:

Pulling, Pushing, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Frequent Physical Activity:

Occasional Physical Activity:

Benefits Eligible:

Yes