Clinical Coordinator – Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Program (Full-Time) job at Manor College

The Expanded Functions Dental Assisting (EFDA) Program Clinical Coordinator is a full time, 12 month faculty position responsible for the comprehensive oversight of both the educational and clinical components of the EFDA Program. This role ensures high quality instruction by maintaining compliance with state board requirements, continuously enhancing didactic and clinical teaching, and implementing effective instructional strategies that support student learning and program success.
The Coordinator upholds program standards through ongoing adherence to American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) guidelines, manages all aspects of clinical rotations, and provides academic mentoring to students within the Allied Health & Sciences Division. This position plays a key role in sustaining program excellence, operational efficiency, and student achievement.
JOB TYPE: Full Time, Exempt

REPORTS TO: EFDA Program Director

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday thru Friday, Occasional Evenings/Weekends for Open Houses & On Campus Activities

QUALIFICATIONS:
● Bachelor’s Degree
○ Master’s Degree, Preferred (Education, Health Science or related field)
○ A doctoral degree in dentistry (DDS or DMD) from an accredited institution is an acceptable and highly qualified alternative.
• Current Pennsylvania EFDA License OR a valid Pennsylvania Dentist License (DDS/DMD).
• Current CDA (Certified Dental Assistant) by DANB.
• Current CPR and Mandated Reporter Certificate.
• Minimum of 2 years of EFDA or clinical dentistry private practice experience.
• Didactic and clinical teaching experience, preferred.
• Demonstrated background and current knowledge in dental assisting and the specific subjects of the teaching assignment (e.g., curriculum development, educational psychology, test construction, and evaluation). Excellent attendance and punctuality; professional demeanor, customer service-oriented skills.
• Ability to interact courteously and patiently with colleagues, staff, students, parents and visitors in person and by phone.
● Ability to multi-task and work with interruptions; ability to work efficiently, be detail-oriented, and organized with minimum supervision are required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ADMINISTRATIVE:
A. Coordinate the educational and clinical components of the EFDA Program:
1. Ensure the OSHA Manual is current and maintained according to standard protocols.
2. Ensure all clinical and safety manuals are current and maintained.
3. Implement and oversee risk prevention systems, ensuring adherence to all government and professional regulations.
4. Maintain ongoing CODA accreditation and ensure program compliance.
5. Identify clinical management issues and report them promptly to the Program Director.
6. Collaborate directly with the Program Director to resolve complex issues that cannot be handled independently.
7. Procure award/scholarship funds for Convocation from vendors.
B. Participate in College-Wide Activities:
1. Ensure participation results in measurable and productive outcomes for the program.

INSTRUCTIONAL AND FACULTY DUTIES:
A. Support the Program Director in Curriculum Planning and Evaluation:
1. Fulfill all teaching responsibilities as outlined in the employment faculty contract. ○ Employ sound and effective teaching methods and techniques.
○ Maintain high performance standards as reflected in evaluations.
○ Regularly update the curriculum to reflect current trends and changes within the dental profession.
2. Deliver required semester-end assessment outcomes for all assigned courses to the Program Director.
3. Oversee and promote EFDA Program Community Service projects with students.
4. Provide comprehensive mentoring and academic advising to EFDA and Allied Health Program students.
○ Deliver strong, impactful guidance to students.
○ Ensure student performance reflects the quality of guidance provided.
○ Adhere strictly to the guidelines established in the Manor College handbooks.
5. Maintain contractually required office hours for student consultations.
○ Clearly post advising hours on the office door and within all course syllabi.
6. Conduct interviews for prospective EFDA students and assist the Admissions Office with recruitment efforts.
CLINICAL DUTIES:
A. Supervise and Optimize Clinical Rotations:
1. Provide a minimum of 12 hours of clinical supervision per week in each semester:
2. Oversee clinical rotation scheduling and provide instructional supervision to students.
○ Ensure students complete an adequate number of clinical operative procedures.
○ Calculate and post student evaluation sheets on a weekly basis for review.
○ Record weekly clinical grades and ensure all clinical forms are filed correctly in student records.
○ Conduct bi-weekly competency meetings with each student.
○ Post sophomore requirements weekly to assist instructors in making appropriate student assignments.
○ Provide appropriate student clinical assignments
3. Coordinate laboratory cases: receive cases from the front desk receptionist and organize them within the designated bins in the clinic office.
4. Inventory Control
○ Conduct a weekly audit of clinical supplies.
○ Maintain a "To Be Ordered" procedure/log in the clinic for students to report low stock.
○ Ensure clinical and instructional supplies are readily available as needed.
○ Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the clinic, lab , and supply closets (utilizing student assistance as part of their practical training).
5. Equipment Maintenance
○ Monitor and clean the autoclave and Statim units.
○ Monitor and maintain weekly units and equipment Please Note: Students may assist with these tasks under direct supervision as part of their training.
○ Schedule maintenance service calls as necessary to ensure equipment functionality.
○ Promptly notify the Program Director of any required equipment repairs.
6. Promote and upholds Manor’s Ca

403(b) not 401(K)

Summer Session I and II

Teaching Experience is a plus