Supervisor - Dental Assistants

Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community • Scottsdale, AZ

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About The Position

Under general supervision from the Dental Practice Manager, oversee the dental assistants including training and quality, safety and infection control, and assure that clinic specific policies are followed. This job class is treated as FLSA Exempt.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program AND prior work experience in a dental office.
• Must be fully functional in all aspects of the job within 6 months of obtaining Dental Assistant (DA) Certification.
• Certified in CPR and First Aid or receive certification within six months of hire date.
• EFDA Certification preferred.
• For enrolled Community members without a GED, must obtain a GED.
• Three (3) years professional Clinical experience required.
• 1 year work experience that includes lead or supervisory responsibilities required.
• 1 year experience as a Dental Assistant II/Lead Assistant.
• Experience working with Native Americans strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides chair-side assistance duties for the Dentist in all phases or restoration, prosthodontic, surgical, endodontic and periodontal treatment.
• Assists with all routine, advanced and specialty procedures, including dental examinations, oral surgery and general dentistry.
• Works with varnishes, sealants, dental films and impression models.
• Provides compassionate care for all patient age groups, especially children, youth, and elders.
• Performs routine prophylaxis and topical fluoride treatment assigned by the Dentist.
• Operates dental x-ray equipment to take intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs.
• Processes and mounts radiographic films.
• Provides patient education and instruction in prevention of oral diseases and post-service and operative care.
• Maintains professional knowledge regarding new procedures and emerging issues in oral health.
• Cleans, packages and sterilizes all dental instruments, utilizing autoclave, and ultrasonic cleaner.
• Takes primary dental impressions for study model, pours stone and trims model.
• Provides full administrative supervision and oversees the day-to-day administration oversight of all dental assistants.
• Serves as a communication liaison with the Chief Dentist, staff Dentists, and dental assistants.
• In coordination with the Chief Dentist and Dental Manager, prepares shift schedules and coordinates time off.
• Maintains assigned division oversight by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational and personnel policies and procedures.
• Participates in problem-solving and troubleshooting activities involving the dental assistants and other intradepartmental and interdepartmental staff.
• Reviews goals and objectives for evaluation, evaluates performance of assigned department staff and conducts timely performance evaluations.
• Follows all departmental and Community policies and procedures.
• Maintains department direction with River People Health Center standards of operations.
• Works with Dental Manager to set and maintain the department's budget for expenses and revenues.
• Evaluates processes and procedures within scope of the assigned division operations for quality workflow processes, recommends changes to meet the organizational goals.
• Ensures staff are qualified and trained with tools to support successful execution of their duties.
• All patient interactions will be conducted in accordance to HIPPA regulations to maintain patient confidence and protect confidential information.
• Maintains current and updated professional knowledge and proficiency of the scope of service of assigned division through continuing education, staff meetings, training and conferences, etc.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned to maintain and enhance departmental operation.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
• Preference will be given to qualified Community Member Veterans, Community Members, Spouses of Community Members, qualified Native Americans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees