Dental Assistant Coordinator - Goodyear Health Center adelantehealthcare.com/careers/ Who Are We? At Adelante Healthcare, we believe that healthy people create healthy communities. Our mission is to improve the health of our communities by providing the highest level of primary and preventive care, making it affordable for everyone. For over 40 years, we have been dedicated to serving our communities by providing healthcare to those most vulnerable by offering healthcare services at nine locations throughout Maricopa County. By joining the Adelante Healthcare team, you become part of a patient centered caring organization that is playing a vital role in helping our communities.

OUR AMAZING BENEFITS

We offer a culture that values caring, professional development, growth, and sustainability. We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits program including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision available DAY ONE!
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off annually
• 10 paid Holidays annually
• 403b Retirement Account Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible programs
• Employer-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• And

MORE WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

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 locations High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution Minimum five (5) years of dental assistant experience preferred Demonstrated ability to implement the principles and practices of supervision Dental Assistant Certificate required Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) certificate from the Arizona Dental Assisting National Board required Coronal Polishing (CP) certificate from the Arizona Dental Assisting National Board required Advanced Knowledge of dental terminology, instruments and procedures Ability to multi-task, problem-solve and work effectively in a fast-paced environment Exceptional communication skills and interpersonal skills Must 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 System Advanced office skills: typing and telephone answering etiquette

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

Evaluate issues, situations or problems presented and understand priority while assisting with resolution using critical thinking and problem-solving skills Serve as subject matter expert for all levels of Dental Assistants Participate in interviewing and candidate selection Participate in orientation, mentoring and training of staff Organize staff's daily work activities, schedules and cover when needed to meet staffing needs Manage an adequate inventory of supplies, instruments, equipment and supply ordering Initiate requests for maintenance of equipment and facilities as needed Oversee maintenance of appropriate logs Collaborate with Dental Leadership to ensure Member of and required to attend committee or work group meetings Participate in regulatory reviews, audits and process improvement projects Ability to travel to other dental locations to support organizational needs Greet all patients and visitors. Assist patients and visitors with questions, directing them to the appropriate person as necessary Maintain sterility of all reusable dental instruments in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for use and the dental department's policies and procedures Maintain dental department equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for use and the dental department's policies and procedures Maintain 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 issues Maintain an adequate inventory of supplies while maintaining a list of supply shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes Insure 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 regulations Perform 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 Precautions Responsible 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 confidentiality Ability to travel to other dental locations to support organizational needs Assist patients in resolving minor difficulties, answer their questions, and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dental providers Assist the dental front office with entry-level duties as needed Maintain an adequate patient flow and assist the Dental Providers in assuring that all patient records and documents are properly and accurately completed Receive and place necessary telephone calls for clinical business and patient care in the dental department Assist dental providers chair-side Prepare the operatory for patient treatment as per dental department protocols and the dental provider's directions Perform dental radiographs in accordance with state regulations and law as well as dental department directives and protocols Perform dental coronal polish in accordance with state regulations and law as well as dental department directives and protocols Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques and post-operative care instructions Assist with laboratory procedures, such as pouring and trimming models, fabricating temporary crowns, and taking impressions

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

Certified Dental Assistant (Required)

Work Location:

In person