Dental Supervisor

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Battle Ground (WA); On-site; USD 36,685 - 39,096; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage

Life Insurance and Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off starting at 27 days per year plus 10 paid holidays

401(k)/Retirement options

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Battle Ground is seeking a full-time Dental Supervisor to lead and coordinate patient operations at the dental clinic. This role involves supervising dental assistants and receptionists, overseeing patient scheduling, and ensuring compliance with health regulations.

The ideal candidate must possess a current DA registration, relevant experience in a dental office, and effective bilingual communication skills. Sea Mar offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, paid time off, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Current DA registration from Washington State required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a dental office may be considered.
• Proficient in English reading, writing, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate patient scheduling to maintain efficient patient flow.
• Supervise dental assistants and receptionists, providing guidance and training.
• Utilize the sterilization room and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Manage dental insurance programs and correct encounter forms.
• Complete Quality Improvement activities and maintain production goals.

Skills

Coordination of patient scheduling

Knowledge of sterilization methods

Experience with dental insurance programs

Team supervision

Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Russian

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

DA registration from Washington State

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Courses in dental assisting and office management

Tools

EPIC system

Misys system

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community‑based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational, and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar’s network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services.

Dental Supervisor – Posting #27235

Hourly Rate: $26.63 - $28.38 (depending on experience)

Position Summary

Full‑time Dental Supervisor position available for our Battle Ground Dental Clinic. The Dental Supervisor will coordinate patient flow and supervise the Dental Assistants and Dental Receptionists. Must also be able to coordinate patient scheduling and triage patients. Knowledge of proper sterilization methods, OSHA regulations, dental insurance programs, and dental procedure codes is necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate patient scheduling to maintain efficient patient flow; triage patients, coordinate dental appointments, and communicate accurately with patients.
• Supervise the dental assistants and dental receptionists; communicate and guide the Dental Providers; provide verbal counseling and disciplinary actions as required; participate in training of new employees and dental trainees.
• Utilize the sterilization room to process instruments through the proper sterilization process and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Manage dental insurance programs and procedure codes to correct encounter forms and answer cost questions; operate the Misys system or other current computer systems used at Sea Mar Community Health Center.
• Complete Quality Improvement activities per the QI Department Calendar (e.g., chart audits, patient surveys, health and safety activities); maintain provider production goals and daily production reports; build community relationships (headstart programs, ECAP programs).
• Communicate with the Regional Coordinator and Dental Director regarding issues clearly and effectively.

Education and Qualifications

• Current DA registration from Washington State required.
• Completed basic courses in dental assisting and office management at an academic institution or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a dental office may be considered in lieu of education.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or compliance within one month of employment.
• Proficient in English reading, writing, and communication; ability to read and interpret common dentistry materials.
• Experience with EPIC is desirable.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Russian preferred but not required.

Benefits

Sea Mar offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off starting at 27 days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• 401(k)/Retirement options

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to Apply

To apply, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. For questions, contact Zachary Forsyth, HCA, at [e-mail].