Dental Assistant Supervisor

Hilltown Community Health Centers, Inc.Worthington, MA

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Career Development

Job Description

Description

PURPOSE: Help dentist with clinical work, supervise the dental assistants at all sites. provide a link between the patients, materials management, and quality control.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Responsibilities

Clinical assisting.
Taking diagnostic radiographs.
Escort patients to and from the waiting area.
Verify patient's medications, allergies, and health history and notify the dentist of any significant findings.
Ensure patients complete preprocedural mouth rinse when indicated.
Verify lab cases, implant components, and required instruments are available prior to treatment.
Pack, receive, and manage lab cases.
Prepare operatories for daily patient care and the following day's schedule.
Perform operatory cleaning and turnover between patients.
Perform dental unit waterline flushing and maintenance as required.

Administrative Responsibilities

Biweekly/ monthly visits to all sites to oversee operations.
Supervise proper cleaning, sterilization, storage, and maintenance of dental instruments.
Oversee maintenance and monitoring of sterilizers, and other clinical equipment and maintain proper records.
Coordinate equipment maintenance and vendor service requests.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, CDC, state regulations, and infection control standards.
Order, inventory, and maintain dental supplies for all three sites, sharing when necessary to avoid overstocking.
Develop and manage monthly and daily dental assistant schedules for all three sites plus SBHC, coordinating with staffing vacation, holiday, sick leave.
Supervise dental assistant workflow and daily clinical operations.
Recruit, interview, and assist with hiring dental assistants.
Maintain an on the job training (OJT) program for dental assistants.
Train, orient, and evaluate newly hired dental assistants.
Develop, conduct and maintain competency checklists, training materials, and standard operating procedures.
Review and approve dental assistant timesheets.
Conduct annual performance evaluations for dental assistants.
Address employee performance issues and disciplinary actions in collaboration with the Practice Manager and Human Resources.
Identify staff training needs.
Participate in quality improvement, infection control, and regulatory compliance activities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dental Director
Administrative: 10 hours/week
Clinical: 30 hours/week

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a licensed dental assistant in MA. Must have minimum of (2) years experience as a dental assistant. 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred. Radiology certification or course according to MA requirements.

Must meet the Dental Assistant Competency Checklist with a minimum score of 3.5

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FAQs About Dental Assistant Supervisor Jobs at Hilltown Community Health Centers, Inc.

What is the work location for this position at Hilltown Community Health Centers, Inc.?

This job at Hilltown Community Health Centers, Inc. is located in Worthington, MA, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

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What employment applies to this position at Hilltown Community Health Centers, Inc.?

Hilltown Community Health Centers, Inc. lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at Hilltown Community Health Centers, Inc.?

Hilltown Community Health Centers, Inc. is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

What benefits are offered by Hilltown Community Health Centers, Inc. for this role?

Hilltown Community Health Centers, Inc. offers following benefits: Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, and Career Development for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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