Dental Assistant Lead

About the role

The Lead Dental Assistant at Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center provides accountability for the daily operations of the dental assistants at their clinic site, under the supervision and support of the Dental Operations Manager. This role requires the Lead Dental Assistant to perform delegated clinical and administrative duties within the supervising provider's scope of practice, consistent with the DA II education, training program, and demonstrated competency. The Lead Dental Assistant will also serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, model a friendly, supportive, courteous, cooperative, and professional relationship with providers, co-workers, supervisors, and patients, and travel and fill in at other VG Dental sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard Dental Assisting duties as outlined in the DA II Job Description
• Delegation of Dental Assistant duties amongst DA team and accountability for duties being completed (ex: annual, monthly, weekly and daily maintenance, spore testing, water testing, etc.)
• Oversee maintenance schedule for autoclaves, Hydrim, compressor, amalgam separator and other equipment directly related to patient care on a weekly/monthly/quarterly basis (or as appropriate to the item)
• Ensure awareness of, and compliance with, all Quality Assurance/Infection Control regulations as relevant and applicable to Dental Assistants and delegate responsibilities amongst DA team
• Subject matter expert for Epic back-office workflows/pt. care
• Point of contact for completing purchase orders and receiving
• Career development for new dental assistants/students rotating through dental sites
• Will be the point person for OSHA/HIPAA inspections as well as the Dental representative at our regularly scheduled safety meetings
• Help with regulating staff breaks/lunches
• Maintain training manual for new DAs with DA Trainer
• Communicate with other lead DAs via Microsoft Teams to share products, ideas, and issues
• Complete 8 hours of CE related to Dental assisting annually using CE budget available
• Handle protected health information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

Requirements

• Must have excellent teamwork skills, and possess the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards and adherence to safety rules and standards
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to keep accurate and legible records
• Ability to work effectively with dentists, co-workers and patients
• Possess the verbal skill sets necessary to deal effectively with patients, providers, and employees, and embrace continuous practice and improvement of these skills
• Possess the knowledge of modern office equipment, systems, and procedures required to fulfil this position
• Proficiency with Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to be culturally sensitive and to relate to people of varied racial, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds
• Valid Oregon driver's license, reliable transportation, safe driving record and insurance coverage required
• Ability to work with patients who have limited knowledge of dental home care and treatment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) or more years of experience as a Dental Assistant 2 (EFDA) at VGMHC
• Valid certificate of Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) or Expanded Preventive Dental Assistant (EFPDA) issued by the Oregon State Board of Dental Examiners
• A valid certificate of radiology proficiency issued by the Oregon State Board of Dental Examiners
• Sealant certification completed, required. Intermediate proficiency preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS)/Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

Skills

• Excellent teamwork skills
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards and adherence to safety rules and standards
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to keep accurate and legible records
• Ability to work effectively with dentists, co-workers and patients
• Possess the verbal skill sets necessary to deal effectively with patients, providers, and employees, and embrace continuous practice and improvement of these skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to be culturally sensitive and to relate to people of varied racial, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds
• Valid Oregon driver's license, reliable transportation, safe driving record and insurance coverage required
• Ability to work with patients who have limited knowledge of dental home care and treatment

Benefits

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $45,000 - $55,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The Lead Dental Assistant works a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate the needs of the clinic and patients.