Supervisor, Dental Assistants

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry seeks a Dental Assistant Supervisor to join its General Practice Residency Program, part of the Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry Division. The successful candidate will manage the daily operations and dental assistants of the College of Dentistry General Practice Residency clinic by monitoring and coordinating the workload, approving time and leave, hiring, training and evaluating the dental assistant staff; provide assistance in all areas of the General Practice Residency clinic for the College; may help take intra- and extra-oral radiographs as needed; may provide chairside dental assisting as needed, provides assistance to residents, manage patient flow through clinic; order and maintain clinic supplies, track orders and deliveries, ensure financial supply records are correct and ensure maintenance of a supply of sterilized instruments. Responsibilities may also include maintaining a respectful and supportive environment for the GPR patients, residents, staff and faculty; maintain quality assurance and infection control in the General Practice Residency clinic; evaluate and inspect the clinic equipment to ensure adequate operation and to report and follow-up on any deficiencies to the residency Associate Program Director or the Program Director; provide support and act as the General Practice Residency Program liaison between incoming residents and the OSU hospital system including hospital credentialing and direct communication and coordination with the many entities, rotation sites and outside programs in which the GPR residents interact; facilitate the resident candidate application review process and coordinate the interview process for next year’s residents.

Requirements

• 3 years’ experience as a dental assistant
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Dexterity in the fingers and be able to use both hands
• Ability to manipulate instruments, materials, and operate dental equipment
• Ability to bend, reach, stretch, squat, twist, lift up to 25 lbs. and stand for long duration of time
• Maintain accurate records
• Ability to train staff
• Strong computer skills

Nice To Haves

• 4-8 years’ experience

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations and dental assistants of the College of Dentistry General Practice Residency clinic
• Monitor and coordinate the workload
• Approve time and leave
• Hire, train and evaluate the dental assistant staff
• Provide assistance in all areas of the General Practice Residency clinic
• Take intra- and extra-oral radiographs as needed
• Provide chairside dental assisting as needed
• Provide assistance to residents
• Manage patient flow through clinic
• Order and maintain clinic supplies
• Track orders and deliveries
• Ensure financial supply records are correct
• Ensure maintenance of a supply of sterilized instruments
• Maintain a respectful and supportive environment for the GPR patients, residents, staff and faculty
• Maintain quality assurance and infection control in the General Practice Residency clinic
• Evaluate and inspect the clinic equipment to ensure adequate operation
• Report and follow-up on any deficiencies to the residency Associate Program Director or the Program Director
• Provide support and act as the General Practice Residency Program liaison between incoming residents and the OSU hospital system including hospital credentialing
• Direct communication and coordination with the many entities, rotation sites and outside programs in which the GPR residents interact
• Facilitate the resident candidate application review process
• Coordinate the interview process for next year’s residents

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager