QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Classroom, laboratory, and clinical instructional techniques and procedures.
• Principles and procedures of academic and instructional techniques and procedures.
• Current trends, research and development in the area of assignment.
• Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration.
• Dental software for record keeping
• Dental software for dental imaging

 
Ability To:

• Interpret and apply college goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
  1. Making observations
  2. Reading and writing
  3. Communicating with other
  4. Operating assigned equipment
  5. Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which include the following:
  1. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
  2. Operating assigned equipment
  3. Handling varied tasks simultaneously 
• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
  1. Making sound decisions
  2. Responding to questions
  3. Demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

 
 EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities 
 
Education & Experience
 
Required:

• Graduate of a CODA accredited dental hygiene program.
• Hold a baccalaureate or higher degree 
• Minimum of three calendar years’ experience in the clinical practice of dental hygiene or working as a dental hygienist. 
• Current North Carolina Dental Hygiene License
• Evidence of academic preparation consistent with the American Dental Association Commission standards for accreditation.  This includes documented background in educational methodology, techniques, and instruction or ability to complete within three months of hire date.

Other Training Requirements:        

• Compliance with required immunizations 
• Current OSHA training
• Current HIPAA training
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification