Supervising Dental Assistant

About NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals / Gotham Health is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the country, providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exception.

At Gotham Health, we practice a person-centered caring culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff.

Gotham Health is focused on high-quality, affordable care to everyone regardless of ability to pay or immigration status.

Gotham Health serves the community through a two-pronged approach : providing treatment to those who need it while at the same time emphasizing prevention.

We strive to deliver services in a way that maximizes each patient's opportunity to achieve successful health outcomes, we believe in every person's right to participate in their care plans, we facilitate partnerships with other community resources to meet the needs of our patients beyond healthcare, and we celebrate and recognize the compassionate care of our committed staff.

Join our team if you want to be part of our Gotham Health Family, a person-centered, fully integrated, and innovative ambulatory care network that enables all New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives.

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To ensure that the Dental Department patients receive appropriate care in an organized and timely manner.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Understands policies and procedures governing the responsibilities of the dental assistant staff members as outlined in the policy and procedure manual.

Supervises the work of the Dental

Assistants assigned to work unit. Perform related work as required and assigned.

• Set up provider's schedules in Epic
• Prepare Dental Assistants' daily assignment schedules
• Assists in the interviewing and selection of Dental Assistants and provides orientation and on-the-job training for employees
• Training of Dental Assistants on a "right-to-know'', OHSA guidelines, R.A.C.E. procedures, etc.
• Preparing and signing off purchase requisitions for dental supplies and in-house orders
• Maintain dental equipment and handpieces for repairs
• Coordinate all outside repairs of equipment and handpieces
• Make sure all operatories are cleaned, properly supplied and equipment is in good working order
• Distribution of dental supplies
• Monitor all Dental Assistants' universal precaution barriers
• Maintain the storage supply room
• Keep inventory of dental supplies and equipment and repair parts
• Investigates product recalls requested by the Purchasing Department
• Interview vendors referred by purchasing in regards to new dental equipment and products in the market
• Follow up on all deliveries, exchanges and returned supplies and equipment
• Sign off on Dental Assistants' timesheets, approve manual leave, etc.
• Handle patient complaints, incident reports, and follow up
• Coordinate dental health fairs, outreach programs, and education workshops
• Set up schedules for Dental Assistants' seminars, and training programs
• Cover x-ray and sterilization when short of staff
• Monitor quality assurance for dental x-ray department
• Involved in Quality Assurance for dental infection control and clinic operations
• Sign off on void encounter forms and receipts
• Assist in translation / inform and direct patients
• Arrange translator / interpreter services when needed
• Assure that dental procedures are implemented
• Assist Director of Service with agenda for staff meetings
• Maintain records and related reports on M.S.D.S. for Dental Department
• Responsible for all clinic operations

Minimum Qualifications

1. Graduation from a Senior High School or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma; and

2. Minimum of three years experience as a Dental Assistant with a least one year of supervisory experience with possession of a good degree of chairside skills and ability to transfer such skills through demonstration and verbal instructions; and

3. Knowledge of concepts and applications of team dentistry; or

4. A satisfactory combination of education, training and experience. However, all candidates must possess a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalency.

Department Preferences

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB :

CERTIFICATION(S) / LICENSE(S) :

High school diploma or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; and minimum of three years' experience as a Dental Assistant with at least one year of supervisory experience

EDUCATIONAL LEVEL :

High school diploma or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma

KNOWLEDGEABLE IN :

Has knowledge of dental assisting procedures, office management, and supervisory skills.

EQUIPMENT / MACHINES OPERATED :

COMPUTER PROGRAMS / SOFTWARE OPERATED

Epic

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE :

How To Apply

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes :

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs

Vacancy Control Board Number

VCB # : GGM-06252024-18837