Supervising Clinical Hygienist

Thank you for your interest in a career at Northcentral Technical College (NTC). NTC offers outstanding career opportunities to work in a stimulating and diverse environment with state‑of‑the‑art facilities. If you have a desire to help students while positively impacting the community, we’d love for you to join our team!

The Supervising Clinical Hygienist will supervise dental program students during clinical procedures.

• Provide direct clinical supervision to dental program students.
• Ensure students adhere to clinical protocols and maintain high standards of patient care.
• Monitor and evaluate students’ clinical performance, offering constructive feedback.
• Conduct regular assessments of clinical competencies and skills development.
• Monitor compliance with infection control and safety regulations and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Offer guidance on patient interaction and communication skills.
• Monitor students’ adherence to ethical and professional standards in patient care.
• Demonstrate the NTC Core Abilities and Standards of Teaching Excellence in the delivery of instruction.

• Collaborate with faculty to integrate clinical experiences into the dental hygiene curriculum.
• Assist in the implementation of practical, hands‑on learning opportunities for students.
• Incorporate industry advancements and evidence‑based practices into clinical education.
• Support and implement assessment tools for evaluating clinical proficiency.

• Serve as a mentor to dental program students, providing guidance and support.
• Provide guidance on career development and professional growth.
• Assist students in navigating challenges related to clinical experiences.
• Assist students in setting and achieving clinical learning objectives.
• Serve as a resource person to dental hygiene students, comply with and reinforce clinic policies, and model professionalism.
• Foster a positive, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for students.

• Implement quality assurance measures to assess and improve clinical education, and ensure program effectiveness.
• Conduct assessments of clinical work, program outcomes, and student performance.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and assist in accreditation processes.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement strategies for enhancement.
• Implement evidence‑based practices to enhance the quality of education.
• Stay informed about industry best practices to maintain program excellence.

• Encourage faculty participation in relevant workshops, conferences, and training.
• Stay abreast of changes in dental hygiene practices and technology.
• Mentor faculty in adopting new technologies and teaching methodologies.
• Foster a culture of support, encouragement, and continuous learning among clinical hygiene staff.

• Establish and maintain relationships with local dental clinics and healthcare facilities.
• Encourage student involvement in community service initiatives.
• Collaborate with external partners to enhance clinical placement opportunities for students.

In limited circumstances, NTC may consider a combination of education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene school through the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).

Minimum of 2 years of full‑time clinical experience as a Dental Hygienist.

• Must be licensed by the Wisconsin State Board of Dental Examiners.
• Must hold certification in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration as granted by State of WI Department of Safety and Professional Services.
• Must have at least two (2) years of full‑time or equivalent (4,000 hours) of current clinical experience in Dental Hygiene.
• Current in CPR.

The following skills and abilities are essential:

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