Orthodontist

Directly reporting to the Director of Orthodontics, Touro College of Dental Medicines, Director of Clinical Education, and Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs as required. They have the responsibility to/for:

1. Guide doctor/patient interaction
2. Aid in the continual review of student rosters.
3. In the case of clinical practices, arrive before the clinical start and provide guidance and direction in the care of patients by monitoring student performance, treatment planning, and progress.
4. Model and advise students on professionalism and patient management techniques.
5. Assist in solving patient-related problems
6. Assist the Director in the review within their clinical practice each student’s performance related to:
   • • Quality and quantity of clinical care.
     • Each student’s practice and patient resources.
     • Each student’s individual roster and group progress.
     • Student’s ability to establish and reach patient treatment goals.
     • Determination of individual student needs and related time utilization.
7. Assuring accuracy of notes, charges, preparedness, professionalism, promptness, and their subsequent approval.
8. Discharging and transferring clinical responsibilities if needing to leave before the end of the clinical session.
9. Monitoring unapproved notes and treatments daily, weekly, and monthly.
10. Report instances of misconduct to the Director.
11. Maintaining calibration as determined by the Director of Orthodontics and the Director of Clinical Education where applicable as well as:
    • • Ensuring clinical protocols are being followed in their clinical areas.
      • Infection Control Compliance
12. Complete reviews of student activity upon request.
13. Aid in the supervision of the Clinical Formative and Summative Examination Processes
14. As required, attend periodic meetings with the Director of Orthodontics and clinical faculty meetings including the Faculty Forum.
15. Membership if appointed on relevant Clinical Committees.

Education/ Experience

• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree is required.

• Completion of residency with an accredited orthodontic program is required.

• Orthodontist experience is required

• CPR Certification required
• NPI Number required
• Dental License Registration required

• An active dental license in NY is required

• Board certification is strongly preferred

Knowledge/ Skills/ Experience

• General Administrative Duties required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook required
• Strong attention to details required
• Effectively manage and organize daily tasks, independently and with a team, while balancing multiple projects and meeting deadlines required
• Accuracy and productivity in completing tasks required
• Customer service and team orientated required
• A high degree of interpersonal competency: professionalism, diplomacy, judgement, and discretion required
• Demonstrated ability to develop positive and cooperative relationships with students, faculty, and colleagues required
• Overall business acumen, ethical decision making, and relationship management skills required
• Ability to solve complex problems and meet deadlines required
• Exceptional analytical problem solving skills, collaboration, and matrix management skills required
• Demonstrated proficiency in communication (written and verbal) required

Physical Demands 

• Extensive sitting and standing
• This position requires compliance with Touro's Vaccine Mandate policy