Assistant Dental Hygiene Supervisor

About the role

The 32BJ Dental Center is growing, and we're excited to announce the expansion of our Dental Center. We're currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Assistant Dental Hygiene Supervisor to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Dental Hygiene Supervisor with recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, coaching, and performance management for clinical staff, as appropriate.
• Aids in maintaining dental hygienist credentialing records, including licensure, CPR certification, anesthesia permits, required trainings, and other applicable certifications.
• Aids in maintaining high-quality standards of care through chart reviews, chairside observations, and quality assurance activities.
• Aids in evaluating staff performance, identifying training and development opportunities, and communicating performance concerns or corrective action recommendations to the Dental Hygiene Supervisor, as appropriate.
• Fosters a patient-centered environment and promotes a positive, respectful, and professional workplace for all staff clinical team members.
• Communicates all relevant information affecting patient care or impacting operations to the Dental Hygiene Supervisor, Clinical Manager, and other supervisors/managers, as necessary.
• Performs N95 respirator fit testing for staff, as required, and maintains related documentation and records.
• Trains designated management staff on fit-testing procedures and documentation requirements.
• Works collaboratively with the Dental Hygiene Supervisor, Clinical Manager, and providers to support clinical operations and ensure quality patient care.
• Provides direct patient care approximately 10% of the time, as needed.
• Serves as the clinical lead for daily operations, including opening and closing the Dental Center, as assigned.
• Aids the Dental Hygiene Supervisor in evaluating, developing, and implementing oral health initiatives and identifying opportunities for operational improvement within the Dental Center.
• Aids the Dental Hygiene Supervisor in demonstrating and educating staff, Health Department personnel, and the general public, regarding preventive dental methods, procedures, and best practices.
• Maintains the hygiene schedule to ensure accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Maintains compliance with infection prevention and control protocols throughout the Dental Center.
• Aids in coordinating workflow and ensuring staff understand assigned responsibilities and delegated tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Dental Hygiene Supervisor, Clinical Manager, or other members of the Dental Management Team.

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Hygienist licensed to practice in the State of New York with a minimum of three (3) years experience managing dental support services; Three (3) years of supervisory experience with a large dental staff preferred;
• Considerable knowledge of dental hygiene principles, practices, and techniques;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Proficiency in EDR.

Soft Skills

• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize workload;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Team player with the ability to work independently and exercise initiative;
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Management Team;
• Positive, professional demeanor and respectful to others;
• Outstanding work ethic and employment record, including attendance and punctuality.

Language Skills

Proficiency in Spanish or Eastern European languages is a plus.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Registered Dental Hygienist licensed to practice in the State of New York;
• Anesthesia license;
• Current registration for all licenses.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.