SUMMARY:

The Clinical Coordinator will provide leadership in the smooth operation of the practices to enhance the management of the clinical area in the fulfillment of the mission of the Institute. He or She is cognizant of the philosophy, standards, objectives and policies of the Dental Department and the Organization

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates the ability to perform clinical/technical/service/administrative tasks.
• Supervises Dental Office Assistant’s job functions: chair-side assisting, sterilization, incoming/ outgoing lab cases, oversees optimal radiograph techniques and policies.
• Supervises all aspects of Sterilization. Trains new staff when hired, retrains staff with updates and policy changes
• Manages and maintains all Log Books for Sterilization and Infection Control.
• Oversees patients medical clearances with patients clinician.
• Develops weekly DOA schedule for clinical staffing.
• Oversees inventory control functions, performs general maintenance of operatory and laboratory equipment, calling for professional service/ repair technician when needed.
• Provides clinical dental office assisting.
• Trains qualified personnel for dental office assisting vacancies.
• Monitors and coaches performance, conduct performance evaluations in collaboration with the Dental Director and Administrator.
• Performs daily review of clinical schedule for accuracy.
• Monitors monthly clinical schedules, adjusting as needed according to the feedback from Dental Director and Dental Administrator.
• Maintains clinical inventory and orders all clinical supplies.
• Manages Radiation Badges and monthly reporting.
• Develops and manages CQI Projects in conjunction with the rest of the dental team.
• Maintains compliance with Article 28 and Joint Commission.
• Required to work the front desk as needed and/or complete administrative tasks.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area.
• Age Specific Competencies (check all patient population served)
• Identifies physical, behavioral and emotional characteristics typical for the age group
• Modifies approaches based on patient age-specific needs and responses to treat
• Provides care for patients based on age-specific needs
• Uses communication techniques, which are age appropriate.
• Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information.
• Participates in the department’s performance improvement activities.
• Supervises Dental Office Assistant’s job functions: chair-side assisting, sterilization, incoming/ outgoing lab cases, oversees optimal radiograph techniques and policies.
• Supervises all aspects of Sterilization. Trains new staff when hired, retrains staff with updates and policy changes.
• Manages and maintains all Log Books for Sterilization and Infection Control.
• Oversees patients medical clearances with patients clinician.
• Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, families and significant others.
• Oversees inventory control functions, performs general maintenance of operatory and laboratory equipment, calling for professional service/ repair technician when needed.
• Provides clinical dental office assisting.
• Monitors and coaches performance, conduct performance evaluations in collaboration with the Dental Director and Administrator..

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA Preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years experience as a Dental Assistant in a clinical setting preferred, family practice setting a plus. Knowledge of front desk duties.
• Minimum of one year of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated OSHA compliance knowledge.
• Demonstrated competence in 4-handed dentistry.
• Demonstrated inventory control knowledge.
• Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Bi-lingual Spanish preferred
• Demonstrated basic computer skills
• Certification as a Dental Assistant
• BCLS