Care Model Dental Assistant Instructor

Essential Functions

• Deliver orientation and ongoing education for Registered Dental Assistants through classroom, simulation, learning resources, and at-the-elbow training
• Coach and reinforce Gold Standard Workflows, clinical quality standards, infection control practices, and regulatory requirements
• Conduct clinic rounding and direct observation to assess technique, workflow adherence, and readiness for independent performance
• Provide timely coaching, remediation, and skills validation to help staff meet performance expectations
• Partner with dental leadership to identify training gaps and implement targeted learning interventions
• Support roll out of new workflows, tools, and process improvements through education, reinforcement, and follow up

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Experience in curriculum development, workflow implementation, or process improvement
• Experience supporting onboarding, competency validation, or structured skills training programs
• Clinical knowledge of dental assisting scope, including chairside support, instrumentation, sterilization, and infection control
• Ability to teach clinical skills and translate workflows into clear, teachable steps
• Knowledge of TSBDE, OSHA, HIPAA, CDC, infection prevention control, and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Interpersonal, facilitation, classroom management, and presentation skills
• Ability to assess learner performance and provide timely, constructive feedback
• Knowledge and application of adult learning principles

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (higher degree accepted)

Minimum Experience

3 years Registered Dental Assistant in a dental or clinical setting
2 years Experience in training, precepting, or serving as a clinical resource or team lead for dental assistants

Required Licenses and Certifications

Completion of a state approved or accredited Dental Assistant program within 6 months of hire.