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Madison College is recruiting a pool of highly motivated and qualified candidates to teach part time courses for the Dental Hygienist program. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis for the academic school year. If you possess the aspiration to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the community and lives of our students. Madison College is a first-choice institution that offers exceptional educational opportunities to our students providing high-demand skills for professional and academic growth.

Madison College's dedication to promoting equity, inclusion and diversity is reflected in our Mission, Vision, and Values. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Come be part of our great team!

This position is responsible for instruction in the Dental Hygienist program at the college level. This includes developing a relevant and progressive curriculum, designing and implementing effective learning strategies and environments, delivering instruction of high quality, assessing student learning, advising students, and participating in college service activities at the department, division and college levels. Instructors develop instructional strategies and curriculum as a regular part of their work, and are encouraged to serve on committees.

This position reports to the Department Chair in the School of Health Education.

1. Responsible for instruction of Dental Hygienist courses.

2. Develop and plan appropriate instructional and alternative delivery strategies when appropriate.

3. Instruct students in classes and participate in college service activities as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

4. Assist and advise students who have problems with assignments, tests, grades, course content, career concerns, and other academic matters.

5. Evaluate student performance in courses taught by the instructor.

6. Actively work with other personnel in student recruitment, retention and job placement.

7. Develop and maintain curriculum in collaboration with department/division staff.

8. Participate in instructional and curriculum articulation activities with other programs and other divisions of instruction.

9. Comply with college policies and directions regarding student testing, record keeping, advanced standing, providing grades on a timely basis, maintaining office hours for student assistance and counseling, etc.

10. Assist students in developing work experience assignments such as internships, work study assignments, team projects, etc.

11. Maintain competencies as an instructor as aligned with the Faculty Quality Assurance System.

12. Comply with all aspects of Board policies, work rules, and the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

13. Attend division, department and advisory committee meetings.

14. Develop strategies aimed at the retention of minority/female students.

15. Participate in appropriate staff development activities such as diversity awareness, technology training, etc.

16. Design curriculum and instruct in a variety of non-traditional formats to meet student and business needs.

17. Demonstrate a commitment to the college's mission, vision and values.

1. Knowledge of current educational methods and strategies, including the use of distance education and other methods of alternative delivery.

2. Skill in the use of educational technology and alternative delivery methods.

3. Skill in communications and human relations with populations having diverse socio-economic and racial backgrounds, as well as individuals with disabilities.

4. Skill in oral and written communications.

5. Ability to interact with business and industry to establish partnerships.

1. A graduate of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).

2. Bachelor's degree is required (in any field). Program Directors must have a Master's degree (in any field).

3. Registered Dental Hygiene (RDH) Credential. WI licensure required.

4. Certified in nitrous oxide and local anesthetic.

5. Two (2) years or 4,000 hours of work experience in dental hygiene.

Per CODA: Faculty should have background in current education theory and practice, concepts relative to the specific subjects they are teaching, clinical practice experience and, if applicable, distance education techniques and delivery

Madison College utilizes pool postings for all Part-time Instructor positions. This posting is a pool position to collect applications for potential part-time instruction positions. Part-time Instructors are hired on a per course basis each semester, and teaching one semester does not guarantee assignment for the following semester. The teaching hours for a part-time instructor vary and can include day, evening, and weekend classes. If interested, please complete the required online application and attach a resume, cover letter, and transcripts (unofficial copy).

Please note that all transcripts will be checked for verification of accreditation before hire. This pool will close on approximately January 31, 2026. If you are not contacted by this time and you are still interested in employment with Madison College, you will be asked to reapply to a new pool. All communications will be through the email provided on your application materials.

We regard diversity in the workforce as a competitive advantage and strongly support its presence in our educational environment.

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Madison Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities. Madison College offers degrees, diplomas, apprenticeships and certificates in Architecture & Engineering; Arts, Design & Humanities; Business; Construction, Manufacturing & Maintenance; Culinary, Hospitality & Fitness; Education & Social Services; Health Sciences; Information Technology; Law, Protective & Human Services; Science, Math & Natural Resources; and Transportation. Admissions criteria vary by program and are available by calling our Enrollment Office at or Ext. 6210. The following person has been designated to coordinate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and to handle inquiries regarding the college's nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Muchka, Compliance Coordinator, 1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• First (1st) shift
• Monday - Friday
• 8:00am-4:30pm
• Hybrid schedule

• Oversee the claim and prior authorization review processes, dental regulations and procedure adherence, management to address staffing, procedural and technical issues;
• Coordinate with dental vendor to ensure the timely handling of prior authorization claim reviews;
• Evaluate the quarterly approvals and denial rates and appropriateness by the vendor dentist;
• Communicate policy ,procedure updates and changes from the Department to the vendors, provider network and community partners;
• Conduct professional relations between the CMAP enrolled dental providers, clinics, dentists and community medical partners;
• Interface with the dental vendor, fiduciary intermediary, the professional relations and client services staff regarding provider treatment patterns and findings of concern;
• Escalate documented findings for consideration to the Quality Assurance Division;
• Compose and document communications with CMAP providers, their staff and community partners;
• Develop and interpret data specifically related to the provision of dental services and utilization review;
• Periodically review Utilization Management data from the dental vendor and statistical analysis; review and update process requirements;
• Analyze provider care cost reports when necessary;
• Management regarding strategic development and advancement of the dental program;
• Understanding of state and federal regulations;
• Develop and compose budgets;
• Develop and write requests for Proposal and Contract language.

• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A healthy work-life balance to all employees.
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• Assist our employees so they can achieve success
• Make a difference in the public sector
• Work together in a collaborative team environment

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• Administers staff and operations of division and/or program;
• Develops, implements and evaluates division and/or program policies, goals and objectives;
• Designs and develops division and/or program activities;
• Oversees and monitors program implementation;
• Determines appropriate staffing levels;
• Designs and implements training programs and performance review standards for division and/or program staff;
• Assists with preparation of agency budget;
• Collects and disseminates data and other information to promote and manage healthcare quality and access;
• Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact policy or program activities;
• Represents department at meetings and conferences of officials, professionals and lay groups;
• Plans research activities including monitoring, evaluation and accountability procedures;
• Prepares and recommends proposals for securing grant funds;
• May assume responsibility of division in absence of Deputy Commissioner;
• Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Considerable knowledge of
  • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
  • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
  • various public health systems and programs;
  • one or more of the following programs: maternal and child health, children with disabilities, social work, oral health, nutrition, veterans health or human services, behavioral health or substance abuse;
  • medical care for abused, neglected or individuals with intellectual disability and/or other underserved groups;
• Knowledge of public health education principles and practices;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills.

• Experience overseeing the concurrent and retrospective prior authorization claim review processes.
• Experience coordinating with the dental vendors clinical claim staff on the application and adherence to program policies.
• Experience developing and promulgating policies related to oral health care.
• Experience as the tertiary clinical opinion for escalated provider and member appeals.
• Experience developing, overseeing and directing quality improvement and performance improvement projects for a vendor.
• Experience interacting and working with a Quality Assurance Unit to identify and prevent fraud, waste and abuse.

• Incumbents in this class who are physicians, dentists or psychologists must be eligible to obtain a license to practice in Connecticut and must obtain one within six months of employment and retain it during the course of employment.
• Incumbents in this class who are physicians may be required to be board certified in pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, internal medicine, family practice, child psychiatry, emergency medicine, preventive medicine or infectious disease practice.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Manager to coordinate dental healthcare services at our facility in Lyons, NY. This role ensures efficient scheduling, reporting, and compliance for dental care delivery in a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scheduling of 52 annual dental service sessions
• Act as the main communication point between facility staff and the dental team
• Track admissions and discharges; notify dental team of changes
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual QA reports
• Ensure compliance with service documentation, reporting standards, and timelines

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Public Health, or Business
• 3–5 years of healthcare project/program management experience
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge of long-term care compliance reporting a plus

Contract : 1-year term with potential renewals

The Dental Assistant assists the Dentist during dental procedures and performs various general office duties.

Responsibilities:

• Greets and places patients into treatment area; ask about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse; helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
• Provides patients with instructions for all procedures including but not limited to oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling). Instructs patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling).
• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols; provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments; maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, including adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Assists the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures including but not limited to taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays); and impressions of patients' teeth for study casts. Helps provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery.
• Assists in preparing and taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth).
• Protects patients and employees implementing protocols for infection control, sterilizing instruments and cleaning equipment and other areas as seen fit.
• Communicates with suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies).
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential according to HIPAA requirements and regulations.
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results; Stock operatories and maintain clinical supply inventory.
• Communicates and collaborates visits at schools, head starts, daycares and other community organizations. Participates in community events such as health fairs, etc.
• Completes all SEALS reporting data as directed and fulfills all requirements dictated by Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Department of Public Health and any other entities that have such demands for collaborations and partnerships.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Dental Assistant Certificate
• Coronal Polishing and Pit/Fissure Sealants Certificate
• CPR Certification

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Job Title: Dental Hygienist Assistant

Client Location: Hopkins, MN

Type: Per diem/Part time

Pay Rate: Up to $40/hour

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Dental Hygienist Assistant to support our hygiene team in providing preventive oral health care. In this role, you will assist dental hygienists with patient treatment, prepare and sterilize treatment rooms, update patient records, take radiographs (if certified), and educate patients on proper oral hygiene.

Requirements:

• Prior dental assisting experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• CPR certification & six-hour X-ray training certification.
• Strong communication and patient care skills.

Job Title: Dental Hygienist Assistant

Client Location: Detroit, MI

Pay Rate: Up to $32/hour

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Dental Hygienist Assistant to support our hygiene team in providing preventive oral health care. In this role, you will assist dental hygienists with patient treatment, prepare and sterilize treatment rooms, update patient records, take radiographs (if certified), and educate patients on proper oral hygiene.

Requirements:

• Prior dental assisting experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• CPR certification & six-hour X-ray training certification.
• Strong communication and patient care skills.

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Dental Hygienist Assistant to work at a facility in Crown Point, IN. These are registry positions with our company.

Pay Rate: $32 / hour
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Description

Job Summary:
As a Dental Hygiene Assistant, you are an integral part of the care team in providing support to the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment. We are passionate about preventive oral health care and value our hygiene team. Join our dynamic dental practice as a Dental Hygienist! We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care in a supportive, friendly environment with opportunities for professional growth.
Responsibilities:
-Prepare and set up treatment rooms, ensuring cleanliness and proper sterilization.
-Assist Dental Hygienists during patient treatment progress.
-Update patient health history and chart treatment progress.
-Expose and develop radiographs (if certified).
-Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care.
-Coordinate with clinical staff to manage inventory and sterilization of dental instruments.
-Support the hygienist with patient scheduling and treatment recommendations and office recall systems.
-Perform routine tasks while ensuring compliance with the industry regulations including HIPAA & OSHA.

Skills

Required Skills & Experience:
-Candidates must have prior dental assisting experience to be considered.
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
-Detail-oriented with a commitment to patient care and comfort.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
-N/A

Education

Required Education:
-High school diploma or GED.
Preferred Education:
-Associate's Degree or certification in Dental Assisting (preferred but not required).
Required Certifications & Licensure:
-X-ray training or certification.
-BLS certification.
Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-Certified Dental Assistant

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