Dental Clinic Supervisor - Smith River - Closes 1/27/2026

United Indian Health Se • Smith River, CA

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About The Position

Coordinates clinical activities within the Dental Section under the direction of the Dental Director and Dental Services Manager.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent and six (6) years of applicable experience in a dental office and/ or dental clinic.
• Proven leadership ability, coordination and organization skills are required.
• Knowledge of dental billing and insurance processes.
• Basic personal computer skills including electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.

Nice To Haves

• RDA/CDA license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing training of dental support staff at orientation and staff meetings.
• Monitors daily function of dental support staff to ensure appropriate clinical procedures are adhered to while building teamwork.
• Establishes work schedules and assigns support staff to duty stations to maximize efficient use of staff and office flow.
• Observes and assists support staff to ensure safe and ethical practices are applied, and to solve problems and demonstrate techniques.
• Responsible for ordering dental equipment and supplies and conferring with Dental Director and Dental Services Manager on justification of expenditures requested.
• Assists in the development, coordination and implementation of programs in dental health education, hygiene, and prevention.
• Assists Dental Director and Dental Services Manager on dental program contract objectives, obligations and directives.
• Assists in investigating and resolving client complaints.
• Provides Dental Front Office Assistant and dental assistant duties in the absence of the Dental Front Office Assistant or dental assistant.
• Implements clinic policies and procedures directly related to dental personnel.
• Assists in the implementation and adheres to accreditation regulations and training requirements.
• Responsible for employee competency skills and performance reviews of support staff.
• Facilitates communication between dental personnel and other sites/sections as required.
• Responsible for referral follow-up and completion of all internal and external referrals.
• Responsible for coordinating all appointments for clients with Contracted Providers and other specialty services.
• Assists in coordination of community activities; including but not limited to Head Start Screenings and participation in UIHS community functions as assigned.
• Attends section meetings and other meetings as assigned.
• Maintains a professional, organized, and clean working environment by following organizational policies, guidelines, and safety standards.
• Assists in development of section policy, procedures, and quality improvement activities within UIHS as directed.
• Responsible for periodic review of charts for completion, accuracy and compliance with appropriate standards.
• Performs all aspects of dental insurance billing including pre-authorizations.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits
• Great work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED