Lead Dental Assistant

Vibrant Health KC•Kansas City, KS

15h

About The Position

The role of Lead Dental Assistant is to provide oversight, leadership, and mentorship to fellow dental assistants. To assist in the efficiency and functionality of the department and to help the department reach their goals set by the Dental Director. Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act. Supports Medical-Dental Integration by working with the medical providers and CMAs as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate
Current CPR (BLS) Certificate (may be obtained after hire)
Develop rapport with patients and their families, community and other health care personnel.
Exhibit a professional and respectful demeanor.
Work successfully independently and within a team, shifting tasks, prioritize tasks, problem-solve daily, and complete work within deadline
Demonstrate excellent customer service, helpfulness, and a positive attitude.
Possess superior organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
Demonstrate the ability to recognize, understand, and appreciate the value of cultural diversity and communicate medical information in plain language.
Demonstrate social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to ethnically and economically diverse patients and staff.
Exhibit experience and working knowledge of local community resources
Hold current drivers’ license and reliable transportation.
Travel to all parts of the facility and throughout the community.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish/English
Dental Assistant Certification

Responsibilities

Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering questions and giving directions as authorized by the dentist or dental hygienist.
Assists dentist in completion of dental procedures by positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies in accordance with state regulations and dental department protocol; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
Sterilizes instruments and disinfects surfaces in accordance with clinic policy and OSHA/Kansas Dental Board regulations.
Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist or dental hygienist.
Documents dental care services by charting in patient records as instructed by dentist or dental hygienist.
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Ensures operation of dental equipment by following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs as needed, according to dental department policy/protocol.
Maintains dental operatory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; compiling a supply order list; verifying receipt of supplies, as directed.
Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Insures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials and sharps in accordance with dental department policy and state/federal regulations.
Assists with and monitors patient flow; receives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business and patient care.
Applies fluoride varnish to patients during well-child checks, asthma follow-ups and/or weight management appointments as requested.
Other tasks as identified and delegated, within Kansas Dental Board scope of practice restrictions.
Creates chair assignment schedule for dental assistants and adjusts it as needed
Maintains a schedule for regular equipment maintenance
Helps the Dental Director with supply ordering and tracking
Schedule flex time for dental assistants for the monthly Saturday shift
Identifying tasks that need to be completed by dental assistants through the clinic and divide the tasks among the dental assistants
Trains new dental assistant employees
Tracks lab cases in tandem with the dentists
Ensures all equipment is running properly and will contact maintenance professionals for repairs