Lincoln Memorial University
As a Clinical Supervisor, your responsibilities include collaborating with the Faculty Team Leader to manage patient assignments in the Electronic Health Record ( EHR ), monitoring and tracking student progress and clinical competencies, addressing student and patient issues, overseeing student attendance and chair utilization, and inputting student grades. You will be expected to perform chairside assisting tasks, instrument sterilization, x-ray acquisition, and EHR patient record management and other clinical tasks as needed. A good understanding of systems, flexibility, and the ability to develop strong working relationships with the student dentist and dental faculty while promoting teamwork are essential. This role is vitally important in maintaining the highest level of dental care provided to our valued patients
Required Qualifications An active Tennessee Registered Dental Assistant license and two years of prior dental assisting experience is required. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and spend long periods of time standing
Physical Demands Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and spend long periods of time standing
Campus Campus LMU Tower
Responsibilities
Work closely with the assigned Faculty Team Leader to assign patients to students in the Electronic Health Record ( EHR
Monitor student progress toward competency by tracking completion of clinical competencies. Input student grades
Alert the Faculty Team Leader regarding all student and patient issues. Stay alert and observant for student errors related to patient safety or infection control. Intervene in urgent situations and report other incidents to the Team Leader.
Assist with monitoring student attendance and chair utilization
Perform equipment maintenance and testing per manufacturer recommendations. Direct students as needed to ensure daily/weekly/monthly preventive maintenance task checklists are completed
Display a keen ability to multi-task, being a self-starter who consistently takes the initiative
Ensure clinic compliance with all Infection Control, OSHA , HIPAA regulations
Present a warm, confident, compassionate, and professional appearance and demeanor, whether on the phone or in person. Exemplify a caring attitude, cheerfulness, and eagerness to help
Communicate with patients in collaboration with the student dentist regarding financial or scheduling needs. Adhere to clinic patient financial policy requirements. Work closely with clinic management to assist patients that are unable to pay
Complete CareCredit training and be prepared to present financing information to patients
Coordinate with other team members to ensure that the patient has an excellent experience and is given proper expectations to be seen at our clinic
Replenish clinic location supplies, make copies of student rubrics, consents and other documents as needed
Assist students with acquiring digital scans and processing scan files as needed
Communicate with supply dispensary personnel to assist students during patient care
Perform chairside assisting tasks, instrument sterilization, x-ray acquisition, and EHR patient record management and other clinical tasks as needed
Be prepared to serve in an active role during clinic emergency code events and protocols
Perform other duties as assigned
Required to have current CPR certification and keep RDA licensure up to date.
Posting Information Posting Number: S04892P
Job Open Date: 12/15/2025
Job Close Date: 12/31/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Equal Opportunity Statement Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.
Contact Information Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or
humanresources@lmunet.edu
.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Required Qualifications An active Tennessee Registered Dental Assistant license and two years of prior dental assisting experience is required. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and spend long periods of time standing
Physical Demands Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and spend long periods of time standing
Campus Campus LMU Tower
Responsibilities
Work closely with the assigned Faculty Team Leader to assign patients to students in the Electronic Health Record ( EHR
Monitor student progress toward competency by tracking completion of clinical competencies. Input student grades
Alert the Faculty Team Leader regarding all student and patient issues. Stay alert and observant for student errors related to patient safety or infection control. Intervene in urgent situations and report other incidents to the Team Leader.
Assist with monitoring student attendance and chair utilization
Perform equipment maintenance and testing per manufacturer recommendations. Direct students as needed to ensure daily/weekly/monthly preventive maintenance task checklists are completed
Display a keen ability to multi-task, being a self-starter who consistently takes the initiative
Ensure clinic compliance with all Infection Control, OSHA , HIPAA regulations
Present a warm, confident, compassionate, and professional appearance and demeanor, whether on the phone or in person. Exemplify a caring attitude, cheerfulness, and eagerness to help
Communicate with patients in collaboration with the student dentist regarding financial or scheduling needs. Adhere to clinic patient financial policy requirements. Work closely with clinic management to assist patients that are unable to pay
Complete CareCredit training and be prepared to present financing information to patients
Coordinate with other team members to ensure that the patient has an excellent experience and is given proper expectations to be seen at our clinic
Replenish clinic location supplies, make copies of student rubrics, consents and other documents as needed
Assist students with acquiring digital scans and processing scan files as needed
Communicate with supply dispensary personnel to assist students during patient care
Perform chairside assisting tasks, instrument sterilization, x-ray acquisition, and EHR patient record management and other clinical tasks as needed
Be prepared to serve in an active role during clinic emergency code events and protocols
Perform other duties as assigned
Required to have current CPR certification and keep RDA licensure up to date.
Posting Information Posting Number: S04892P
Job Open Date: 12/15/2025
Job Close Date: 12/31/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Equal Opportunity Statement Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.
Contact Information Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or
humanresources@lmunet.edu
.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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