Part-Time Dentist-Dental Faculty Practice - FY 2024 Job Listing at College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, NV (Job ID R0140606)

Description

The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

• Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
• Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
• Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

If you are unable to attach the required documents to your online application or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team within Human Resources via email at hr.recruitment@csn.edu or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.

Job Description

Reports to the Supervising Dentist and Clinical Services Manager.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the day-to-day clinical operation of the Dental Faculty Practice as well as teaching Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene courses as needed.

• General dentistry diagnosing, patient treatment, treatment planning, referrals, and risk management for the college and general dentistry services.

• Works with other dentists and Dental Hygienists in the Dental Faculty Practice.

• Provide emergency treatment for patient calls received after hours (to include evenings and weekends). This is provided on an on-call basis.

• Assist in providing supervision of dental assistants and dental hygienists and all professional aspects of the practice.

• Provides legal coverage for the practice and ensures adherence to the Nevada Dental Practice Act and its requirements.

• Provide standing orders for dental hygiene students regarding radiograph and other prescriptions.

• May participate in Teaching Methodology Courses.

• Work with students in a teaching environment.

• Participating in case review sessions for first-year and second-year dental hygiene students. Provide consultation and patient treatment for patients in the Dental Hygiene Student Clinic as needed.

• Conduct some in-service training of assistants as appropriate.

• Will work closely with the Clinical Services Manager and will report to the Supervising Dentist and Executive Dental Director.

Required Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of one year experience in a dental practice.

• Must be Nevada licensed, eligible for credentialing, and with current CPR certification.

• Employment requires keeping current with continuing education courses.

• Must be experienced in all aspects of OSHA, Infection Control training, and MSDS management. Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in dental hygiene program preferred.

• Must be current in all aspects of dental practice.

Starting Salary

$80.00 to $100.00 Hourly - Depending on Experience

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent 

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Unofficial Transcripts

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.  

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.  

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.  

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.