Description

A.T. Still University's Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) is seeking a full-time exempt comprehensive care unit (CCU) director on the St. Louis, MO campus. This position involves managing and mentoring a diverse group of MOSDOH students in the comprehensive care unit (CCU), ensuring they achieve predoctoral clinical competency in all dental areas. At ATSU, we value inclusivity, diversity, and excellence in education, fostering a supportive environment for all. We are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive community that respects and values diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Join us in shaping the future of dental professionals with compassion and integrity.

Major Job Duties

• Manage D3 and D4 students as they develop and work through patient treatment plans, achieve educational goals and attain competencies.

• Maintain high standards of care and ensure continuity of care for all patients in the CCU, fostering an inclusive environment that respects and values diverse backgrounds and needs.

• Communicate and manage adjunct faculty in the clinic regarding educational goals, essential experiences, and competencies, promoting a collaborative and inclusive learning atmosphere.

• Assist with development and maintenance of accreditation and clinic quality assurance and continuous quality improvement measures.

• Conduct daily/weekly/monthly meetings with students, faculty, and staff to review issues/plans/events and student achievement.

• Work with staff, faculty and administration in St. Louis and Kirksville to train adjunct faculty to achieve clinical calibration.

• Provide direction over the dental assistant(s) and Patient Service Advocates and contribute to performance review evaluations in conjunction with the Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs and Advanced Dental Education.

• Coordinate with Director of Clinical Faculty for staff leave (vacation, medical) and clinic floor coverage.

• Complete administrative reports as needed and all ATSU required employee training (RET).

• Track student progress and collaborate with specialty Directors and with the Director of Clinical Faculty on student deficiencies.

• Provide timely counsel to students.

• Assure patient, student, and staff safety and communication.

• Perform dental procedures on patients as needed.

• Monitor case completion of student treatment.

• Serve on University/MOSDOH and Affinia committees as assigned.

• Support/participate in an after-hours emergency care program.

• Conduct annual performance evaluations for adjunct faculty.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Clinical Faculty.

• Lead CCU Director's NPI number will be used for all billing for students in the CCU.

• Pre-doctoral Dental Program.

• Assure comprehensive and continuous care for all patients, ensuring an equitable approach that addresses the diverse healthcare needs of the community.

• Promote and support the General Dental Practice Model.

Education/Experience

• Doctorate-D.D.S. or D.M.D.

• 5-10 years experience.

• At least five years experience in a dental teaching environment.

• At least five years experience in a private practice where dentistry is performed.

Skills

• 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

• Diplomacy is a must.

• Organized.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Adaptable and motivated.

• Able to work independently.

• Team oriented.

• Mentoring.

• 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.

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.

Qualifications

Education

Required

• Doctorate or better

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 another’s functions and each person’s importance as an individual.