ASDOH - Simulation Clinic Coordinator

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily simulation laboratory operations to ensure all preclinical modules, practical's, and open lab sessions are properly prepared, supplied, and instruction-ready.
• Manage simulation inventory and procurement processes, including preparation of purchase orders, accurate receiving and reconciliation of items, routine spot checks, and maintenance of precise inventory counts and bi-annual inventory reporting.
• Order, stage, and distribute course-specific supplies and materials in collaboration with lead simulation faculty to support each preclinical module, competency, and board examination activity.
• Maintain functionality, proper use, and cleanliness of all simulation units and equipment, performing routine checks and coordinating maintenance or repairs as needed.
• Support administration of practical and computerized assessments, including formatting exams in ExamSoft, proctoring exams, troubleshooting technical or behavioral issues, and ensuring secure testing environments.
• Monitor and reconcile student assessment data, including reviewing practical exam calculations for accuracy, maintaining module-specific grade tracking, and submitting final course grades to the curriculum office for official posting.
• Maintain organized storage and distribution systems for dental materials, instruments, and simulation equipment to ensure efficient lab workflow and regulatory readiness.
• Collaborate with simulation faculty, curriculum team, and clinical leadership to support student progress monitoring, remediation preparation, board exam readiness (e.g., CDCA), and continuous improvement of preclinical operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• High school plus one-year technical training or schooling, preferred
• DANB certification(s) or state dental assisting certification preferred
• Experience in a dental school or academic health sciences environment
• Working knowledge of dental instruments, materials, and preclinical procedures
• Knowledge of protected information laws (HIPAA/FERPA)
• Familiarity with axiUm, Canvas, or similar academic systems
• Knowledge of CODA standards related to preclinical education
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Dental assisting certification or dental laboratory background
• Strong operational coordination skills
• Technical and mechanical aptitude
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Ability to instruct and coach students respectfully in preclinical settings
• Ability to adapt to evolving simulation technologies

Skills & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• High school plus one-year technical training or schooling, preferred
• DANB certification(s) or state dental assisting certification preferred
• Experience in a dental school or academic health sciences environment
• Working knowledge of dental instruments, materials, and preclinical procedures
• Knowledge of protected information laws (HIPAA/FERPA)
• Familiarity with axiUm, Canvas, or similar academic systems
• Knowledge of CODA standards related to preclinical education
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Dental assisting certification or dental laboratory background
• Strong operational coordination skills
• Technical and mechanical aptitude
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Ability to instruct and coach students respectfully in preclinical settings
• Ability to adapt to evolving simulation technologies

Benefits

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.