Position Summary: Assists the dentist(s) in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients. Supervises daily operational activities of dental clinical assistants to ensure a smooth flow of patients and an efficient clinical workflow, compliant with all applicable standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. Performs all duties of a Dental Assistant as required.
Critical Tasks:
- Plans, schedules, and supervises daily work distribution for dental assistants, monitoring staff attendance and work hours.
- Coordinates patient inflow and outflow throughout the dental clinic to ensure an effective workflow for staff.
- Supervises and reviews completed assignments for adherence with established quality and completion standards.
- Reviews performance of assistants and aides and prepares and presents annual performance evaluations.
- Identifies and recommends additional training or educational opportunities as appropriate based on assessed staff skills and performance levels.
- Supports clinical operations by working closely with Dental Assistants in general dentistry and specialty areas.
- Advises Dental Manager of any ongoing deficiency issues.
- Works with Materials Management to coordinate procurement and distribution of dental supplies. Initiates requisitions for dental supplies to ensure adequate supply levels.
- Reviews and completes time records to ensure proper documentation of attendance and leave requests.
- Works closely with staff to identify and resolve issues and concerns.
- Provides dental assistants with updated policies, practices, and procedures.
- Performs other job-related activities and assignments as requested.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program with a current and valid certificate required.
- 3 + years of experience as a Dental Assistant required.
- Dental leadership experience preferred.
- Current and valid Expanded Function Dental Assistant EFDA certificate required ( IHS EFDA certificate or meets Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners EFDA requirements including Dental Assisting National Board DANB EFDA certificate).
- Current and continuing BLS and First Aide training and certifications required.
- Demonstrates ability to relate to diverse cultures and specifically the Gila River Community and/or other Native American cultures and community health services.