GENERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Required: Bachelors Degree.

Preferred: Master's Degree.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

Required: Graduate from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and current and unencumbered license to practice dental hygiene in Texas.

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Three (3) years of recent clinical dental hygiene experience and professional development activities.

Preferred: Proficient with digital radiography and Eagle Soft Dental Software.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate student learning experiences in laboratory, preclinical, and clinical sessions.
• Instruct students in clinical, radiology, and laboratory settings(link removed)>

• Instruct students in preclinical practice and direct patient care to ensure that students attain clinical competence and develop the appropriate judgment.
• Evaluate students to assess appropriate patient care competencies, clinical skills, communication, and practice management.
• Evaluate students in the provision of comprehensive patient-centered treatment and evidence-based care, complete and accurate recordings of all documentation, and clinical and radiographic experiences.

• Assist students in establishing a patient-centered dental hygiene care plan.

• Create a clinical and laboratory environment that promotes high critical thinking and technical skills for students.

• Utilize EagleSoft dental software, digiital imaging, hand-held digital X-ray units and TalEval Dental Hygiene Process of Care Grading System.
• Contribute to program and division curriculum development.

• Contribute to the growth and enhancement of the program and college mission.
• As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong work ethic
• Excellent chairside manner

• Ability to work under stress

• Ability to demonstrate practical clinical and administrative skills in the supervision of students.

• Ability to deal with people in a professional manner

• Organized and detail-oriented
• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of dental hygiene

• Stay current in subject matter through professional development, educational methodology, and attending professional meetings, conferences, and workshops

• Ability to learn innovative technology to enhance learning and the educational experience for students

• Knowledge of CODA (Commission on Dental Accreditation) standards and participation in program review and accreditation site visits

Notice: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.

Salary: Amarillo College - Salary Schedules((link removed), Pay grade 12 (salary is determined by Human Resources based on education, work experience and internal comparisons).

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to travel between offices and buildings, and requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and/or maneuver office supplies as needed.

Working Conditions: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays, and varying events if necessary.)

Work Environment: This position operates in a professional dental clinic in a high-traffic area with continual interruptions.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Amarillo College is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who not only reflect the demographics of our clients but also continue to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our customers.

Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.

Benefits

Amarillo College offers a rich benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages available through ERS. Amarillo College provides (at no cost to the employee) a long-term disability policy. In addition to retirement savings through Teachers Retirement System - TRS (pension plan) or Optional Retirement Plan -ORP (403b), the college offers the AC Benefit Plan - additional 403(b) with a generous matching contribution. Amarillo College employees receive an additional 2.5% of their pay that can be applied to health insurance or retirement. Employees and their dependents are eligible for reduced or free tuition for Amarillo College courses. Employees have free access to the fitness center located on the Washington Street Campus. Amarillo College Holidays