Dental Clinic Operations Lead (RDA)

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in Plainfield, NJ is seeking a Clinical Coordinator (RDA) to manage the day-to-day flow of the dental office and coordinate clinical staff in collaboration with the Office Manager, Dental Director and Regional Director.

The role requires a Registered Dental Assistant certificate (preferable) and responsibilities include scheduling, inventory control, equipment maintenance and monthly OSHA reporting, while maintaining high safety and efficiency standards.

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Assistant certificate preferable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall efficient flow of the office
• Schedule Chairside Dental Assistants with the help of the Office Manager
• Provide progress reports on OSHA each month to the Office Manager and Dental Director
• Control and be responsible for inventory and supplies for clinical and laboratory materials
• Delegate responsibilities to the Assistant Clinical Coordinator (if one is assigned)
• Delegate duties to Chairside Dental Assistants and follow up on assignments
• Provide an evaluation of the Chairside Dental Assistants
• Report any mishaps to the Office Manager, Dental Director and Regional Director
• Responsible for matching lab receipts/invoices received and forwarding them to the Comptroller’s office; for matching lab bills to lab cases received and following established protocols
• Ensures that lab slips are signed for
• Responsible to see that all sterilization equipment is working properly
• Review and update the Emergency First Aid Kit every three (3) months
• Keep a log of dates when disinfectant solutions were changed
• Check the status of nitrous and oxygen tanks
• Check operatories and dental equipment
• Be prepared at all times to answer patient inquiries about safety, sterilization and instruments
• Responsible for the functioning of the compressor and evacuating systems
• Check to see that all evacuation lines have been cleaned
• Turn on the x-ray developer and adjust the level of chemicals
• Check all dental units and x-ray machines for proper working order
• Be sure that the following equipment is turned off at the end of the day: developer; nitrous and oxygen tanks; carpule warmers; compressor; suction units; x-ray machines; lights
• May enter treatment plans for the doctors in the computer to expedite treatment
• Submit weekly repair and equipment list to Corporate
• Place timely-submitted orders for supplies
• Assists Office Manager when necessary performing other assigned duties
• Shares maintenance duties when and where able
• Logs-off computer at end of day

Education

Registered Dental Assistant certificate

Job description

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in Plainfield, NJ is seeking a Clinical Coordinator (RDA) to manage the day-to-day flow of the dental office and coordinate clinical staff in collaboration with the Office Manager, Dental Director and Regional Director.

The role requires a Registered Dental Assistant certificate (preferable) and responsibilities include scheduling, inventory control, equipment maintenance and monthly OSHA reporting, while maintaining high safety and efficiency standards.