Simulation Clinic Coordinator, Dental School Operations & Lab Management
Overview
Owning the day-to-day operations of the preclinical simulation lab to support dental education at scale. Collaborate with course directors, faculty, and students to ensure simulation readiness, equipment functionality, and compliant, safe learning environments. Drive efficient lab workflows and maintain readiness for predoctoral and postgraduate activities. This role stands out by marrying hands-on lab management with educational outcomes and regulatory compliance.
What You'll Do10
- 1Build and manage daily simulation lab operations to ensure all modules and open lab sessions are instruction-ready
- 2Maintain inventory and procurement, process purchase orders, reconcile items, and produce bi-annual inventory reports
- 3Order stage and distribute course materials with lead simulation faculty for modules, competency, and board exam activities
- 4Maintain equipment readiness, perform routine checks, and coordinate maintenance or repairs
- 5Support exams and assessments in ExamSoft, proctoring, troubleshooting, and secure testing environments
- 6Monitor and reconcile student assessment data and submit final grades to the curriculum office
- 7Organize storage and distribution for dental materials and instruments to ensure efficient workflow and regulatory readiness
- 8Collaborate with simulation faculty and clinical leadership to support remediation and board exam readiness
- 9Contribute to continuous improvement of preclinical operations and simulation technology readiness
- 10Ensure compliance with HIPAA/FERPA and CODA standards in preclinical education
Requirements10
- 1High school diploma or equivalent with one-year technical training
- 2DANB certification or state dental assisting certification preferred
- 3Experience in a dental school or academic health sciences environment
- 4Working knowledge of dental instruments, materials, and preclinical procedures
- 5Familiarity with axiUm Canvas or similar academic systems
- 6Knowledge of CODA standards related to preclinical education
- 7Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- 8Dental assisting certification or dental laboratory background
- 9Strong operational coordination and attention to detail
- 10Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
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