Dental Assistant Educator

1 week ago


Renton, Washington, United States Pima Medical Institute Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified Dental Assistant Instructor to join our team at Pima Medical Institute. As a Dental Assistant Instructor, you will be responsible for implementing and evaluating daily lesson plans, planning instruction to achieve specific objectives, and monitoring student attendance and success rates.

Key Responsibilities
  • Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans for students, including scheduled activities and materials of modules.
  • Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and established curriculum.
  • Monitor student attendance and coordinate with Associate Director when absences occur two days in a row.
  • Prepare attendance reports weekly for the office management department.
  • Review student success rates and implement a plan to reduce student withdrawals.
  • Meet with students to encourage them to stay in the program.
  • Maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught in the program.
  • Maintain student grades in accordance with established policies.
  • Prepare final grades at the end of each module to update student records and transcripts.
  • Evaluate the performance of students regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
  • Arrange and coordinate guest speakers, community service field trips, and visits to clinics and dental offices.
  • Prepare lectures and practical demonstrations for students in class and individually.
  • Assist and advise students with the Dental Assistant program curriculum.
  • May assist with the inventory and ordering of supplies and equipment.
  • Monitor students in the laboratory.
  • Demonstrate and assist students with lab procedures and ensure safety precautions are adhered to.
  • May assist and coordinate externships for Dental Assistant students.
Requirements
  • Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or a graduate of an otherwise recognized training entity (e.g., hospital-based program) in Dental Assisting or an institution located outside of the United States and its territories in Dental Assisting.
  • A minimum of four (4) years of job-related training and experience for those instructors who are not graduates from an accredited Dental Assistant program.
  • Three (3) years of occupational (i.e., practical) experience in Dental Assisting.
  • Certified or Registered Dental Assistant (CDA or RDA) or a licensed dentist. Dentists are not required to hold the CDA or RDA credential.
  • Current license, certification, or other credentials as required by local, state, or federal laws to work in the Dental Assistant field.
  • Proficient in didactic and clinical four-handed and/or six-handed dentistry principles.
  • Aware of state requirements governing dental assisting programs.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and computer skills.
Compensation

$31.50 to $40.95 per hour



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