PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Oversee and supervise daily operations of dental assistants
• Plan, monitor, and update dental assistant monthly schedule as needed
• Oversee inventory order management
• Designated Epic Superuser – participate in all necessary Epic trainings related to upgrades or operational changes
• Provide education, coaching, training DA’s as needed
• Designate available walk-in time slots for the clinic’s daily schedule, as well as coordinate with dentists throughout the day for any potential midday schedule changes to minimize impact on clinic
• Participate in recruitment and interview panels for PSRs and Dental Assistants.
• Oversee dental assistant trainees and sign off on their training completion
• Main point of contact of dental clinic for Stericycle, Olympic Laundry, Jim’s Pharmacy, Central Welding
• Second point of contact for Burkhart
• Weekly touch base with clinic manager regarding clinic – schedule, team, etc.
• Participate in monthly provider meetings as needed
• Participate in any necessary meetings, committees, etc.
• Collaborate with other staff, managers and leadership as needed.
• Prepares the patient for dental visit
• Prepares treatment area for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols
• Provides instrumentation to treatment area; positioning instruments, suctioning, passing instruments etc
• Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Taking patients medical history and vitals when needed
• Preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions
• Taking impressions of patients’ teeth when needed
• Assists in maintaining dental supply inventory in the department
• Assists dental providers in managing dental emergencies
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures and policies
• Assisting with scheduling, phones and patient check-in when needed
• Other duties as assigned

Operational Excellence

• Conserve dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed

Relationship Management

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with all departments in the organization and community partners

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High school graduate required or GED equivalent.

Qualifications and Key Skills

• Licensed dental assistant in the State of Washington required
• Current BLS certification
• Previous supervisory experience a plus

• Ability to be flexible in workday and multi-task
• Patient focused
• Organized and efficient in daily work and tasks
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to create and foster a collaborative team environment
• Create and maintain a positive culture
• Demonstrate basic computer skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Uphold the mission, values, and principles of the organization

Physical/Environmental

• Normal accessibility and mobility throughout the region required.
• Normal overtime/extended work hours.