Dental Assistant Supervisor

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.