Clinical Supervisor - Dentist - Dental Hygiene Program

William Rainey Harper College • Part-time • Palatine, Illinois, United States • $61 / hour • 3m ago

We are Harper College…the college in your community.

The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago.

Harper College is now one of the nation’s premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College’s academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes, accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs.

At Harper College, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees. In compliance with Illinois state law, we prioritize transparency in salary information. Our salary ranges reflect our dedication to attracting and retaining top talent while ensuring equitable pay practices.We encourage open discussions about compensation and invite you to reach out with any questions you may have regarding salary details. Harper College typically offers compensation up to the median market rate for this position. We aim to ensure our pay is competitive while aligning with both the role's requirements and the candidate's experience. To review all benefit information visit us at:

https://www.harpercollege.edu/about/directory/hr/index.php

Candidates must meet the following minimal criteria:

Current Illinois dental license
Current BLS/CPR certification
Experience or familiarity with electronic patient record software
Experience with routine administration of local anesthesia (field and nerve blocks)

Preferred:

Experience or familiarity with Microsoft Office: Word & Excel
Experience with digital radiographic image modalities
Current or recent private practice experience

William Rainey Harper College’s Dental Hygiene seeks a licensed dentist to fill a part-time clinical position. The Illinois Dental Practice Act requires that a dentist is present in the dental hygiene clinic while the students are providing dental hygiene services.

We seek clinicians who are passionate about dentistry and dental hygiene and would enthusiastically enjoy adding the rigors of teaching in the academic setting to their professional practice. Our clinical program prepares dental hygiene graduates who can provide comprehensive dental hygiene care to adult patients with periodontal disease.

The primary responsibilities include:

Assessment of patients’ readiness to undergo dental hygiene treatment; we provide care to many adult patients with moderate to advanced periodontal disease.
Administration, or supervision of students’ performance in the administration of local anesthesia, both field and nerve blocks: IAN, PSA, IO, MSA, ASA, GP, and NP.
Evaluation of students’ performance and competency related to dentition chartings, sealant applications, study models, pain management procedures, and radiographic image captures and interpretation.
Other responsibilities are detailed in the job description provided to candidates participating in an interview.

With continuous advancement in patient carer, health care workers with training in the latest technology and best practices are in constant demand. The Harper College Health Careers Division prepares students for a career in a variety of health settings, from hospitals and clinics, to nursing homes and community based organizations.

The primary responsibilities include

Assessment of patients’ readiness to undergo dental hygiene treatment; we provide care to many adult patients with moderate to advanced periodontal disease.
Administration, or supervision of students’ performance in the administration of local anesthesia, both field and nerve blocks: IAN, PSA, IO, MSA, ASA, GP, and NP.
Evaluation of students’ performance and competency related to dentition chartings, sealant applications, study models, pain management procedures, and radiographic image captures and interpretation. Other responsibilities are detailed in the job description provided to candidates participating in an interview.

HOURS:

Probably Wednesdays beginning spring semester 2025 and as a substitute during other weekdays as needed.

7:45 am -5:45 pm

Candidates will need to be available to attend at least two annual department meetings and must be willing to actively participate in program hosted and/or other recommended professional development activities/courses to maintain compliance with the Commission on Dental Accreditation’s accreditation standards. The standards require faculty in dental hygiene programs to maintain current background in educational theory, methodologies and concepts related to teaching assignments, (as well as required continuing education for licensure maintenance).

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