Dental Assistant Supervisor

Description

Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities:

• Prepare patient for dental treatment.
• Take blood pressure and pulse as required.
• Maintain dental instruments, materials and medications in the quantities to be used for general and specialized scheduled treatment.
• Keep oral operating areas clear during dental procedures.
• Prepare restorative materials and dental cements.
• Sterilize instruments using autoclaves or chemical disinfectants.
• Keep an inventory of materials issued and order supplies.
• Perform routine maintenance described as follows: lubricate equipment, sharpen dental hand instruments, replace expendable parts, and clean operatories
• Processes all necessary prior-approval forms when required
• Calls patients for appointment as a result of Mass Health returned paperwork when necessary
• Help patients with appointments, payments etc. when required.
• Take, develop and mount x-rays.
• Monitor radiation levels for occupation and safety hazards
• Prepare work to be sent to dental laboratories.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment of the health center mission.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintain timely appointments keeping wait time to a minimum
• Create and assign work schedules for the DA staff
• Recognize DA staff concerns and resolve conflict in a timely manner.
• Work with the front desk supervisor and front desk staff to maintain a smooth patient flow.
• Interact and communicate with the faculty and the Director of MWCC Dental hygiene program in a spirit of collaboration when needed
• Create and develop training protocol for new employees

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma plus training that leads to a basic knowledge of dental terminology and dental service procedures.

• Seven years experience as a Dental Assistant required
• DANB Certified
• CPR Certified
• Proficient reading, writing, and speaking in English.
• Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, physically demanding office environment
• Proficient in basic computer skills

Qualifications