Dental Assistant Supervisor

Community Health Connections; Gardner (MA); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Community Health Connections is seeking a Dental Assistant to work under the supervision of dentists, assisting in examinations and treatments. You will manage supplies, prepare operatory spaces, and help ensure patient records are accurate and up-to-date across multiple sites including Gardner and Fitchburg.

The role requires seven years of experience, DANB and CPR certification, and strong English communication.

Qualifikationen

• Basic knowledge of dental terminology and procedures.
• Ability to read and follow dental charts and records.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.

Aufgaben

• Maintain supply stock and order materials using purchasing systems.
• Assist during examinations and treatments under dentist supervision.
• Prepare patient and operatory for dental procedures and take radiographs as certified.
• Enter patient medical histories into electronic records and assist with billing codes.
• Follow infection control protocols and sterilize instruments and rooms.
• Take vitals (blood pressure, pulse) as required and monitor safety hazards.
• Coordinate with staff across sites (Fitchburg, Leominster, Gardner) as needed.
• Provide training support and participate in onboarding of new staff.

Kenntnisse

Dental terminology

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Computer basics

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Jobbeschreibung

Under the general and direct supervision of the dentist, assists during the examination and treatment of patients. Dentist has functional responsibility for Dental Assistant Non-Exempt

Essential Duties Major Responsibilities

• Maintain sufficient stock and order supplies for the department utilizing purchasing software and systems.
• Biweekly approval of site Dental Assistant staff for payroll
• Create and assign work schedules for the DA staff
• Monitor radiation levels for occupation and safety hazards
• Oversee waterline maintenance including testing, shocking and reporting.
• Ensure all documentation logs are being recorded by dental assistants and all checklists are being completed.
• In collaboration with the Professional Development Dental Assistant, perform quarterly chart audits of dental assistants.
• Recognize DA staff concerns and resolve conflict in a timely manner.
• In collaboration with the dental assistant professional development – participate in the training protocol for new employees
• Clinically assist at designated site for call outs/vacations as needed.
• Oversee the Lead Dental Assistant
• Prepare patient and operatory for dental treatment.
• Review and enter patient medical history into electronic dental record.
• Take blood pressure and pulse as required.
• Remain with assigned provider for duration of procedures.
• Remain with patient in operatory.
• Maintain dental instruments, materials and medications in the quantities to be used for general and specialized scheduled treatment.
• Maintain organization of instruments/supplies/treatment rooms.
• Follow infection control protocols and procedures.
• Take radiographs (must be State Certified see below).
• Keep oral operating field clean during dental procedures.
• Prepare restorative materials and dental cements.
• Prepare impression materials, take, and pour up dental impressions as required.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments following procedures.
• Operate equipment safely including autoclave, ultrasonic cleaner, vibrator, stone trimmer, etc.
• Prepare work to be sent to dental laboratories.
• Perform routine maintenance described as follows: cleaning sterilizers, lubricate equipment, replace expendable parts, clean
• operatories and any other routine maintenance duties as assigned.
• Help patients with understanding appointments, payments, etc. when required.
• Assist provider with entering billing codes before dismissing a patient.
• Assist provider with end of day tasks including printing and checking of the day sheet.
• Scan documents into computer as required.
• Set up and assist for post/core build up procedures.
• Assist with hygiene double schedule
• Set up and assist for traditional crown procedures (prep and delivery)
• Independently fabricate temporary crowns and place using temporary cement.
• Independently take preliminary alginate impressions for dentures, repairs, whitening, occlusal guards, study models, etc.
• Expose PANX radiographs.
• Set up and assistant for endodontic procedures.
• Expose endodontic PAs as needed
• Set up and assist for advanced oral surgery procedures such as impacted wisdom teeth extractions and surgical extractions.
• Work as part of a team and help other assistants and dentists as needed.
• Work in other sites including Fitchburg, Leominster, Gardner and ACTION as needed
• Communicate effectively with other staff and patients in a respectful manner.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the health center mission.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards
• Demonstrate understanding and follow guidelines set forth in the CHC Employee Handbook.
• Demonstrate understanding and follow guidelines set forth in the Dental Department Policies and Procedures
• Provide other job-related duties as assigned.

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

Competencies: All competencies required by Level 5+

Supervision Exercised: Supervision of dental assistant students training. Is a role model for Dental Assistants and other Dental Staff

Environmental Working Conditions: The environment is a normal office environment of a busy Community Health Center. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to saliva and blood-borne pathogens. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of radiation.

Physical and Mental Requirements: The physical and mental demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Normal visual acuity and standard clerical dexterity to operate computers, printers, photocopiers, and fax machines; moderate walking, standing, reaching, and stooping in order to accomplish everyday tasks required. Minor lifting is required.