Summary
Location
Portland
Type
full-time
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About this role
The faculty member in Periodontology is responsible in providing patient care in OHN and educating pre-doctoral dental students and post-doctoral residents in WSDM. The position will report to the Chief Dental Officer and executive leadership team (ELT) of the Workman School of Dental Medicine.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
- DDS or DMD degree (or foreign equivalent), eligible for dental licensure in the state of North Carolina
- Completion of a CODA-accredited periodontology program in the US.
Experience and Training
- Board-eligible from the American Board of Periodontology
- 5 years of experience in clinical practice of dentistry is preferred, but not required.
- Experience in private practice is preferred, but not required.
- Experience in dental education is preferred, but not required.
Knowledge, Skills, Ability:
- Robust verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional receptiveness and approachability
- Poised and professional in representation of HPU WSDM
- Receptive to feedback, performance improvement, and continuous coaching Knowledge of HPU WSDM’s core values and mission
- Strong ability to articulate operational and analytical data
- Clinical documentation, diagnosis, and treatment planning using electronic health records (EHR) such as EPIC systems.
- Travel to OHN (oral health network) sites
- Adaptability
- Coachability
- Integrity and innovation
- Trustworthy
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The candidate selected for this position will perform all duties directed by the Chief Clinical Officer and WSDM executive leadership team (ELT). The candidate will be expected to perform the following duties, including but not limited to:
Patient care
- Provide comprehensive and emergency periodontal diagnosis and treatment patients seen in the HPU Oral Health Network OHN)
- Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism, ethical-fitness, and patient-centered approach
- Documentation of patient history, examination findings, diagnosis, treatment planning utilizing electronic health record (EPIC)
- Comfort with digital technologies such as digital implant planning, intraoral scanning, photography, 3d printing, CAD-CAM, and CBCT imaging.
- Be able to cover for other OHN providers, as needed.
Education
- Serve as an attending clinical faculty for DMD and/or AEGD residents.
- Involvement in curriculum design and pre-clinical simulation lab courses.
- Provide continuing education courses in HPU WSDM as a content matter expert.
- Serve as a clinician role model for learners and be able to thrive in a start-up education model.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Chief Dental Officer, Dean
- Evaluation: Ongoing performance reviews is conducted along with an annual assessment by the CCO and includes input from the faculty and students.
For more information regarding this position, please contact Dr. Thomas Roth, Clinical Associate Professor and Interim Chief Dental Officer at [email protected] or Michael Mitchell, Senior Director of Clinical Operations at [email protected].
Other facts
About High Point University
The professional and industrial landscape of dentistry is changing rapidly.
Tomorrow's oral healthcare providers must be equipped to work in an integrated care environment and address the evolving needs of tomorrow's patients. These providers must also, know how to lead in diverse teams and environments. The School of Dental Medicine and Oral Health at High Point University is intentionally designed to lead the country in innovative curricula and clinical experiences. Our students will be prepared through a blend of didactic courses, high-fidelity simulation, and a unique blend of patient care experiences.
High Point University will provide personalized tracks to satisfy the career interests of our students. Students will complete coursework and clinical experiences across most specialties but will tailor their experiences to areas of interest in their fourth year through electives and specialty rotations.
What you'll do
- The selected candidate will provide patient care and educate pre-doctoral dental students and post-doctoral residents. They will also be involved in curriculum design and serve as a clinician role model for learners.
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