Purpose

The Dental Assistant Supervisor role encompasses both clinical and administrative responsibilities. The Dental Assistant Supervisor manages the dental assistant team including hiring, performance management, orientation and training and completion of annual individual learning conversations. They are responsible for coordinating the efforts of the dental assistants to ensure efficient and safe patient flow in and out of operations. They also work in partnership with other site leads to ensure clinical equipment and maintenance are occurring as required. Clinically, the Dental Assistant Supervisor also provides chair side support to the Dentist or Dental Hygienist for scheduled procedures.

Neighborcare Health offers a robust benefit package including Health, Wellness & Retirement benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, 18+ days of Paid Time Off, 9-Paid Holidays, Retirement with Matching, Life & AD&D, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, & More! This position is eligible for the Staff Referral Program
 

In this position you will:

•  Provide chair side assistance by preparing operatory, including cleaning, disinfection, setting up instruments, materials, and appropriate anesthetic for scheduled procedures; including but not limited to, restorative work, surgical extractions, basic endodontics, scaling and root planing, pediatrics, and removable prosthodontics

• Place sealants, perform fluoride treatments, coronal polish, and oral hygiene instruction; Take digital x-rays; Take and pour impressions; Fabricate provisional crowns; Mix materials, place rubber dams, matrices, and wedges

• Properly pass instruments while maintaining proper aseptic techniques and appropriate safety standards; Anticipate and appropriately respond to patients needs under dentist's supervision; Communicate dental procedures and postoperative instructions to patients

• Practice universal precautions, appropriate infection control, and sterilization processes, as defined by Neighborcare Health’s policies and procedures; Enter chart notes and patient information into the Electronic Health and Dental record; Other duties may be assigned as needed

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Have a current Washington State dental assistant license
• 1-year of dental assisting experience
• BLS Certification 

Preferred qualifications 

• Completion of accredited dental assistant program
• 3 years of dental assisting experience
• Previous experience as a supervisor
• Bi-lingual 

Our Mission

The mission of Neighborcare Health is to provide comprehensive health care to families and individuals who have difficulty accessing care; respond with sensitivity to the needs of our culturally diverse patients; and advocate and work with others to improve the overall health status of the communities we serve.

About our Service Commitments
Our service commitments were created by staff members, leaders, board members and patients.  We use these as a guide and expectation for how we treat our patients and each other.  You may learn more about our service commitments here, https://neighborcare.org/about-us/service-commitments/

• Serving patients
• Serving each other
• A warm welcome
• Caring
• Respect
• Working together
• Trusting Relationship

About us

For 50 years, Neighborcare Health has been caring for our neighbors with essential medical and dental care, counseling, outreach, health education and more in Seattle, Vashon, and our newest dental clinic in Olympia!  Our purpose is to improve health by engaging, educating, and empowering people in the communities we serve.  We are looking to hire the best talent to support our culturally diverse workplace and community. 

Compensation

• The wage for this position is minimum $21.50 up to $29.20 maximum.
• Compensation will be determined based on years of relevant experience. 

Union:  No

Full job description will be provided during the interview process.