Supervisor - Dental Assistants

Definition

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

Essential Functions: Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

Examples of Tasks

Tasks:

Clinical:

• 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.

Administrative:

• Provides full administrative supervision and oversees the day-to-day administration oversite 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 oversite 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.
• Review 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.
• Maintain current and updated professional knowledge and proficiency of the scope of service of assigned division through continuing education, staff meetings, training and conferences, etc.

Miscellaneous:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned to maintain and enhance departmental operation

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of the history, customs, culture, traditions and government of the Salt River Pima- Maricopa Indian Community.
• Knowledge of medical, public health and social service resources available to Community members.

• Skill in the use of practice management software application, calculator, copy machine and other essential office equipment.
• Skill with verbal and written communication and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, clients, families, community groups and health professionals.
• Skill managing various employee types in stressful situations.

• Ability to be committed to the observation of aseptic techniques in handling sterile products and equipment, and the maintenance of a stringently clean work area at all times.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with colleagues, subordinates, supervisors, health care professionals, Tribal officials, representatives or resource agencies, patients and Community members.
• Ability to work as a productive member of a team.
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues and maintain appropriate, professional and confidential relationships.
• Ability to incorporate cultural differences, health beliefs and learning styles.
• Ability to develop and implement program protocols as well as identify and address programmatic problems.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: 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. Requires participation in the HR GED Program and successful completion of the Arizona state certified exam in order to continue employment with SRPMIC.

Experience: 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.

Equivalency:Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that would allow the candidate to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position, will be considered.

Underfill Eligibility:An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.

Special Requirements

May be required to work beyond normal work hours including nights, weekends and holidays.

• Employees in, and applicants applying for, jobs providing direct services to children are subject to the "Community Code of Ordinances", Chapter 11, "Minors", Article X. "Investigation of Persons Working With Children".

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check. Employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified : Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required:1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:

1) attach to application

2) fax (480) 362-5860

3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

Documentation must be received by position closing date.

The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted .

Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.

Benefits:

The SRPMIC offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan. In addition employees enjoy vacation and sick leave and 13 paid holidays.