Educational Specialist, Dental Hygiene, UC Blue Ash College
Job description
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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.6 billion and its endowment totals $1.9 billion.
About UC Blue Ash
The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College Allied Health Department invites applications for a high performing, well organized Educational Specialist in the Dental Hygiene Program. UC Blue Ash College is the largest regional college in Ohio offering primarily associate degrees, with an enrollment of approximately 4,109 students.
Job Overview
The Educational Specialist will provide clinical and laboratory instruction and perform support activities for the teaching needs of dental hygiene clinics and laboratories.
Essential Functions
- Instruct student dental hygienists in the theoretical and clinical aspects of the practice of dental hygiene.
- Assist students to apply dental hygiene theory, the dental hygiene process and dental hygiene techniques in clinical settings.
- Counsel students on educational and related problems; facilitate problem-solving process; offer advice and assistance as needed.
- Make recommendations to faculty and administration in developing curriculum content and improved teaching and dental hygiene techniques.
- Collaborate with faculty, administrators, students and clinic personnel in planning and coordinating curriculum and clinical content and activities.
- Interact and collaborate with dental hygiene service personnel to supplement clinic learning with practical experience in the dental hygiene clinic.
- Observe and evaluate student performance in actual dental hygiene situations.
- Prepare, administer and grade assessments to determine student performance and achievement; maintain necessary records to indicate student progress.
- Assist in the preparation of reports required by accrediting agencies.
- Participate in quality improvement activities in the college and university.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene or Health related field.
Required Trainings/Certifications
- Ohio Dental Hygiene license or eligibility for an Ohio Dental Hygienist license as defined by the Ohio State Dental Board.
- Ohio local anesthesia certification or eligibility for an Ohio local anesthesia certificate.
Required Experience
Three (3) years of experience in clinical dental hygiene.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Sitting - Often
- Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
- Hearing, listening - Continuously
- Talking - Often
- Standing - Often
- Walking - Often
- Bending - Often
- Stooping - Often
- Climbing stairs/ladders - Seldom
- Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
- Crouching - Seldom
- Crawling - Not Required
- Reaching overhead - Often
- Pulling, pushing - Often
- Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom
Application Process
Applicants must upload the following to the application:
- Cover letter of interest
- Resume
- Certifications (if applicable)
- A list of at least 3 references with contact information
Please use the "Additional Documents" option for the additional documents
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
- Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.
As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).
The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.
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