Dental Hygiene Clinical Coordinator

Danville Community College developed from two institutions, Danville Technical Institute and the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute opened in 1936 as Danville Textile School, becoming Danville Technical Institute just after World War II. The Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute first began as an engineering division in 1946, and was later expanded to include the first two years of course work for all engineering, business administration, liberal arts, and science majors. Beginning in the summer of 1966, all programs taught by Danville Technical Institute were brought under the Virginia Department of Community Colleges. Effective July 1, 1968, the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute merged with the existing community college providing the comprehensive programs now offered.

The Clinical Coordinator instructs dental hygiene clinical sessions in pre-clinic 1st year and clinical session’s 1st and 2nd year. The Coordinator specifically instructs in Radiology, Pain Management, and Dental Materials labs. The Coordinator participates in the ongoing development of clinical manual, accreditation planning, and preparation of clinics along with labs. The Coordinator also assists with coordinating and training clinical faculty. Non-teaching assignments include clinical advising, SADHA advising, and preparation of clinic for each semester students are enrolled in the dental hygiene program.

Administrative Duties:
• Develop clinical duties to be performed by students specific to each semester and maintain clinical assistant grade sheets accordingly.
• Maintain student records and attendance in an orderly and timely manner
• Update, maintain, and replenish clinic/lab documents to include: o paper documents for student use in clinics/labs o electronic documents in Eaglesoft o sterilization instructions and documents for all equipment and processes
• Manage telephone communications with patients to include retrieving messages, returning phone calls, explaining the clinic process to interested patients, and instructing students on the process
• Manage the patient call list and instruct students how to use it • Ensure safety and security requirements are met in the clinic/lab area by providing daily and ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment, and student records
• Test and maintain all equipment and troubleshoot issues and help students maintain a log of issues
• Coordinate equipment repairs with maintenance, IT, and outside supply company technicians
• Prepare & maintain equipment maintenance logs.
• Conduct quality control assessment each semester.
• Coordinate all dental hygiene clinical supplies to include inventory, obtaining quotes, ordering, & organizing.
• Ongoing updates to SDS Global Harmonizing System in clinical setting.
• Train faculty on equipment use and student assessments.
• Assist with the coordination of guest speakers and dental representatives for presentations to faculty and students.
• Actively seek ways to improve clinical instruction.
• Coordinate with dental hygiene course instructors to maintain curriculum standards.
• Assist with the development of competency forms used in clinic.
• Assist with planning and organizing pre-clinic and clinic sessions.
• Assist with coordination of Radiology lab, Dental Materials lab and Pain Management lab.
• Assist with recording and submitting clinic and laboratory.
• Assist with planning, organizing, and scheduling special events and social activities.
• Maintain and apply current knowledge of the program’s accrediting body, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Clinical Instruction:
• Provide clinical instruction to 1st and 2nd year Dental Hygiene Students.
• Evaluate student progress in competency areas to attain goals and meet objectives.
• Effectively demonstrate clinical techniques and skills to students.
• Fill in clinical sessions when assigned faculty members are absent.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Clinical Operations:
• Prepare dental hygiene clinic at start of each semester in compliance with ADA, CODA, OSHA, and VWCC requirements.
• Coordination of clinic-related activities including clinic operations, safety data system (SDS) management, and equipment maintenance.
• Maintenance of dental equipment including waterline treatment, water filters, extra-oral suction filters, ADEC equipment, intra- and extra-oral X-ray equipment, sensors, phosphor plates, ScanX machines, sterilization equipment, etc.
• Open and close clinic daily.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Student and Faculty Interaction:
• Assess and grade students during patient care.
• Employ teaching strategies and instruction for different student learning styles .
• Meet with students and other educators to discuss students’ instructional needs and other issues impacting the progress of the students.
• Co-manage end of clinic/lab session huddle with site coordinator.
• Perform advising and student consultation throughout semesters on student clinical progress and assist site coordinator with 5-week advising each semester.
• Assist students with clinical difficulties and address student concerns in a timely manner.
• Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion with colleagues and students.
• Maintain positive interaction with other instructors and professional staff.
• Check and respond to email correspondence in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with adjunct instructors to assure entry into clinic sessions.
• Assist with new student orientation.
• Email the end of the week huddle recap to students and faculty.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Professional Activity:
• Participate in the Danville Dental Hygiene Curriculum Advisory Committee.
• Participate in planning and scheduling of faculty meetings and calibration sessions at DCC and Virginia Western Community College (VWCC).
• Attend faculty meetings, calibration meetings, and specialized training activities that enhance job performance.
• Contribute to and participate in faculty development and calibration programs in conjunction with DCC and VWCC.
• Participate in community activities and services related to the profession and dental hygiene department.
• Participate in monthly local chapter dental hygiene meetings which are a part of the Virginia Dental Hygienists’ Association, the state organization.
• Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by: Participating in professional development activities to maintain currency in field , Maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation, Participating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Application review will begin immediately.