Dental Supervisor

Position Summary

The Dental Supervisor position is full-time and available for our Lakewood Dental Clinic. The role involves coordinating patient flow, supervising Dental Assistants and Receptionists, triaging patients, communicating with dental patients, and participating in quality improvement activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate patient scheduling to maintain efficient and productive patient flow
• Triage patients, coordinate dental appointments, and manage daily activities related to patient flow
• Communicate accurately with dental patients
• Be knowledgeable of proper sterilization methods and OSHA regulations
• Supervise Dental Assistants and Receptionists, communicate and guide Dental Providers
• Verbal counsel and give disciplinary actions as required
• Train new employees and dental trainees
• Be knowledgeable about dental insurance programs and dental procedure codes
• Operate Misys systems or other Sea Mar Community Health Center computer systems
• Complete Quality Improvement activities for the dental department and Sea Mar Community Health Centers
• Keep provider production at goal expectations and produce daily reports
• Build community relationships to support the dental clinic (e.g., headstart programs, ECAP programs)
• Communicate with Regional Coordinator, Dental Director, and address issues clearly and effectively

Education and/or Qualifications

• Current DA registration from Washington State required
• Completed basic courses in dental assisting and office management at an academic institution
• Minimum of three years working experience in a dental office may be considered in lieu of education
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or compliance within one month of employment
• Ability to communicate, read, write in English, and read and interpret common written materials about dentistry
• Experience with EPIC desirable
• Dental and supervisory experience preferred
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required

What We Offer

• Fringe benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, long term disability, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), paid time off, and holidays
• 401(k)/Retirement options
• Opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment

How to Apply

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY. For any questions regarding the position, email Nancy Grammer, HCA, at nancygrammer@seamarchc.org. Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.