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Dental Assistant CoordinatorAdelante Healthcare Goodyear - Goodyear, AZ 85395OverviewPosition Type Full Time Education Level HS Diploma from accredited school Category Health CareDescriptionThe Dental Assistant Coordinator will be responsible for the facilitation of the workflow within the dental department while acting as the liaison between the back office dental staff and other clinical and non-clinical staff. Entry-level leadership position that provides mentoring and guidance to back office dental staff. The Dental Assistant Coordinator will meet all the expectations outlined in the role of the Senior Dental Assistant.Every Adelante Healthcare employee will strive to maximize their performance and contribution to Adelante Healthcare and the community we serve every day. Employees are expected to work in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to quality, patient safety, employee engagement, innovation, and the highest standards of personal integrity, professionalism, and competence.Our core values:InclusionNurtureServicePurposefulIntegrityResilientEngagedQualificationsEssential skills and experience:Certification to perform cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Health Care Professional (CPR) and AED through courses that follow the guidelines from the American Heart Association and Red Cross (cognitive and skills evaluations)Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety for all specialty behavioral health locationsHigh school diploma or GED from an accredited institutionMinimum five (5) years of dental assistant experience preferredDemonstrated ability to implement the principles and practices of supervisionDental Assistant Certificate requiredRadiation Health and Safety (RHS) certificate from the Arizona Dental Assisting National Board requiredCoronal Polishing (CP) certificate from the Arizona Dental Assisting National Board requiredAdvanced knowledge of dental terminology, instruments and proceduresAbility to multi-task, problem-solve and work effectively in a fast-paced environmentExceptional communication skills and interpersonal skillsMust have reliable transportation that can meet any operational reassignments of the organization during the workday.Advanced computer efficiency to include proficiency in Windows, MS Office, and Patient Management SystemAdvanced office skills: typing and telephone answering etiquettePosition ResponsibilitiesPosition responsibilities:Evaluate issues, situations or problems presented and understand priority while assisting with resolution using critical thinking and problem-solving skillsServe as subject matter expert for all levels of Dental AssistantsParticipate in interviewing and candidate selectionParticipate in orientation, mentoring and training of staffOrganize staff's daily work activities, schedules and cover when needed to meet staffing needsManage an adequate inventory of supplies, instruments, equipment and supply orderingInitiate requests for maintenance of equipment and facilities as neededOversee maintenance of appropriate logsCollaborate with Dental Leadership to ensureMember of and required to attend committee or work group meetingsParticipate in regulatory reviews, audits and process improvement projectsAbility to travel to other dental locations to support organizational needsSenior Dental Assistant position responsibilities/essentials:Greet all patients and visitors. Assist patients and visitors with questions, directing them to the appropriate person as necessaryAssist patients in resolving minor difficulties, answer their questions, and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dental providersAssist the dental front office with entry-level duties as neededMaintain an adequate patient flow and assist the Dental Providers in assuring that all patient records and documents are properly and accurately completedReceive and place necessary telephone calls for clinical business and patient care in the dental departmentAssist dental providers chair-sidePrepare the operatory for patient treatment as per dental department protocols and the dental provider's directionsPerform dental radiographs in accordance with state regulations and law as well as dental department directives and protocolsPerform dental coronal polish in accordance with state regulations and law as well as dental department directives and protocolsEducate patients on oral hygiene techniques and post-operative care instructionsAssist with laboratory procedures, such as pouring and trimming models, fabricating temporary crowns, and taking impressionsMaintain sterility of all reusable dental instruments in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for use and the dental department's policies and proceduresMaintain dental department equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for use and the dental department's policies and proceduresMaintain all dental department areas in compliance with dental department directives and protocols as well as health center policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control, and safety issuesMaintain an adequate inventory of supplies while maintaining a list of supply shortages for inventory control and ordering purposesInsure the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with dental department directives, health center policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulationsPerform all functions in full compliance with the health centers and the dental department exposure control plan, including but not limited to the use of Personal Protective Equipment and Universal PrecautionsResponsible for full personal compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and health center rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures, including but not limited to the participation of a Dental Assistant in the provision of clinical dental care, as well as those relating to, but not limited to personnel issues, workplace safety, public health, and confidentialityAbility to travel to other dental locations to support organizational needsAdditional position responsibilities/essential:Ability to communicate in more than one languageAdditional duties and responsibilities:Other duties as requested or assignedPatient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Integrated Care Team (ICT)All employees are responsible for promoting and participating in interdisciplinary communication and collaboration to enhance the delivery of quality across the health care system. Employees should maintain an environment which supports and engages patients and co-workers in a caring team-based model to promote wellness and improve health outcomes.Adherence to Compliance and Code of ConductAll employees are required to comply with Adelante Healthcare's written standards, including its Compliance Program and Code of Conduct, policies and procedures and reporting of any conduct that potentially violates Adelante's legal or compliance requirements. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the regular performance evaluation.Physical demands and work environmentThe physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit for long periods of time, is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb steps/stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; smell; manage stress as it relates to essential job functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance and may occasionally be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time when traveling to various clinic sites. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be subject to health hazards (contagious diseases, blood borne pathogens, etc.) when working in the clinic area.In any organization or job, changes take place over time. Although an effort will be made to keep job-related information current, this is not an all-inclusive list of job responsibilities. Adelante Healthcare, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the business need arises. In
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goodyear, AZ, 85338, US
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