POSITION: Dental Clinic Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Dental Clinic

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Speech Therapy.

PURPOSE: The Dental Clinic Coordinator performs procedures and duties as assigned by the Director of Speech Therapy to afford each resident maximum benefits in oral/dental health and hygiene.
Clinical Key Responsibilities:

• Must hold valid Dental X-Ray certification; take X-Rays with digital X-Ray imaging software/Dexis/Nomad/care for dental X-Ray equipment.
• Proficient in using Dentrix/Dental software electronic record keeping.
• Maintain all dental equipment.
• Understand use and maintenance of mechanical dental lift; prepare residents for dental work - position resident appropriately and operate mechanical lift ensuring safety and functionality.
• Adhere to TVH Infection control policies; sterilize and disinfect instruments utilizing OSHA compliance; prepare applicable materials for assigned dental procedures.
• Assist students and dentists with dental procedures to include routine dental hygiene/annual exams, simple surgical extractions, multi-surface fillings, crowns, and denture adjustments, etc.
• Assist staff dentists with dental medical emergencies if necessary.
• Maintain suction and air driven systems for chairside laboratory; flush and lubricate equipment.
• Maintain supplies for resident need on the floors; prove prescription toothpaste, electric/manual/suction toothbrushes, dental swabs and special adaptive oral care equipment.
• Operate and maintain air purifying system.
• Assist dental hygiene professionals with procedures, when necessary
• Call resident family members when necessary for scheduling or other needs.
• Coordinate In-servicing on Best Hygiene and Dental practices by collaborating with VCU School of Dentistry and TVH nursing staff.
• Complete all dental/administrative duties as assigned.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Order and maintain dental supplies/equipment inventory/work closely with community dental representatives to keep the dental clinic fully functional.
• Create and maintain online accounts for dental clinic supplies.
• Maintain an active list of resident current dental status.
• Coordinate and facilitate weekly schedule for resident appointments/procedures and alert Nursing Administrative Assistant of dental appointments needed outside the facility.
• Create and post reminders of resident upcoming appointment for nursing and residents.
• Communicate appointed schedule with appropriate departments by email/posting Reminders/Notes in Charting Room.
• Maintain list/request PRN medication for residents with special needs.
• Work closely with tech support to maintain functions within dental lab.
• Maintain emergency procedures and manuals.
• Post and Maintain state licenses for our dental professionals/ensuring they are up to date.
• Maintains consent forms for all residents who participate in the clinic.
• Create and maintain post-op instructions/referrals/dental procedure book.
• Maintain a current certificate of OSHA compliance in the dental lab (annually).
• Oversee recorded patient information in Dentrix.
• Provide access to patient medical records in PCC for attending students and dental professionals.
• Facilitate Plan of Care for dental procedures as prescribed by staff dentists.
• Oversee office activities and provide direction to attending dental students and dental professionals.
• Ensure residents attend appointments/document cancellations/ create flexibility with last-minute adjustment.
• Respond efficiently to resident and dental need/inquiries.
• Meet weekly with the Dental Clinic Supervisor to identify areas of improvement and concerns/report/advise appropriate corrective action.
• Organize supplies purchased.
• Implement equipment upgrades.
• Create necessary operational expenses.
• Maintain the appearance and functionality of the dental office.

Aptitudes and Skills:

• Builds relationships and generates trust at every level including among residents, their families/significant others, volunteers, colleagues, and board members.
• Pleasant and able to relate patiently with residents, their families/significant others, volunteers, colleagues, and board members.
• Ability to manage time to complete assigned duties.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work effectively with a variety of disciplines in an individual and team setting.
• Working knowledge/basic computer skills in Dexis, Dentrix, Microsoft Office, electronic communication, and an electronic medical record.
• Communicates in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Consent to TST (tuberculin skin test), pass a criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and provide proof of Influenza vaccination.
• Ability to comply with facility infection prevention measures.
• Uses professional judgement to ensure safety of self, patients, and others always.

Training and Experience:

• Current Dental X-Ray Certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to push a wheelchair.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform some lifting and bending.
• Ability to bend, squat, push, stoop, and pull as needed especially in fulfilling patient care activities.

The Virginia Home provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Richmond, VA 23220: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person