Dental Assistant Supervisor (RDH)
About The Position
Exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced medical team within a growing federally qualified community health center. HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. “The Heart of Our Community” provides comprehensive services including adult/pediatric medical care, health education, health assessment and screenings, gynecology, cardiology, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and adult/pediatric dental care. Dental Assistant Supervisor & Infection Control Coordinator Summary: Under the general supervision of the Chief Dental Officer, the Dental Assistant Supervisor (RDH) provides direct supervision to all Dental Assisting and Dental Outreach Staff including development of schedules for the assistants; maintains sterilization and infection control protocols; and supports the dental department in a variety of administrative and clerical functions. This position also includes clinical time working as a Dental Hygienist, providing oral healthcare to our dental patients as per the dentist’s instructions. The healthcare consists of cleaning, scaling, polishing teeth, taking/processing X-rays, sealants, Fluoride treatment, and teaching oral hygiene.
Requirements
- Successful completion of an accredited Dental Hygiene program and a Massachusetts Registered Dental Hygienist License are required.
- Prior experience working as a Dental Assistant, preferably in a community health setting.
- Experience with Epic Wisdom or Electronic Medical Record required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications required.
- Satisfactory completion of continuing education credits as mandated by any professional boards, licensing agencies, or credentialing organizations as applicable.
- Must submit CORI and demonstrate proof of being free from disqualifying information.
- High level of customer service and a positive approach to work with patients.
- Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner and in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Ability to work accurately, independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain an organized work area and work collaboratively as a member of a team.
- Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and time management skills to effectively communicate with patients.
- Works well under pressure to manage stressful situations.
- Uses sound judgment and confidence.
- Ability to multi- task.
- Detail-oriented and accurate.
Nice To Haves
- 2-3 years staff supervision experience preferred.
- Bilingual (English, Spanish/Portuguese) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct supervision to all Dental Assisting and Dental Outreach Staff including development of schedules for the assistants.
- Maintains sterilization and infection control protocols.
- Supports the dental department in a variety of administrative and clerical functions.
- Provides oral healthcare to dental patients including cleaning, scaling, polishing teeth, taking/processing X-rays, sealants, Fluoride treatment, and teaching oral hygiene.
Benefits
- 3.2 weeks of paid time off (PTO)
- 3 personal days
- 11.5 paid holidays
- employer contributed health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability and retirement contributions
- voluntary flexible spending accounts and disability/critical illness coverage
- employee discounts
- referral program
- reimbursable licensing fees
- tuition reimbursement
- continuing education credits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
