Dental Specialist 1

Job Description

Job Summary: The Dental Specialist 1 manages and directs dental clinical care provided by pre-doctoral dental students and delivered to patients of the dental school; mentors and advises students related to dental clinical care; upholds the LLUSD standards of care. This role may be conducted in a "pod" or "module" setting ("team") without variance on the specific duties, but the breadth of student contact may be variable. This is a faculty position that has a faculty appointment (Assistant Professor). Faculty rank will be assigned based on the School of Dentistry Rank and Tenure guidelines. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), or equivalent in Dentistry required. Two years of private practice management preferred. Job level placement is determined by Loma Linda University School of Dentistry Faculty Promotion Committee.

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of current technology and educational media used in teaching and presentations. Able to effectively communicate changes and instructions in a professional, effective and positive manner. Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position as well as Canvas and Banner. Able to communicate effectively on the telephone; think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.

Licensures and Certifications: Active license to practice dentistry, valid exemption from licensure from State of California, or special exemption from the Dental Board of California required. Certification through Advanced Dental Education program obtained with 90 days of hire required.

About Us

Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.

About the Team

Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith and values based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of diversity. We provide equal opportunities in all aspects of the employment process to every individual, regardless of gender, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals requesting an accommodation due to a disability. If you need accommodation assistance with accessing our job listings or completing an application, or during any other phase of employment with us, please contact Human Resources Management at (909) 651-4001.

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