Lead Dental Assistant

Location:

Corvallis Practice Position Type:

Full Time Schedule:

4 10-hour days (40 hours per week)

Expected Hiring Range:

$23 - $36 per hour Position Summary In addition to regular Dental Assistant duties, the Dental Assistant Lead works in collaboration with management in developing and maintaining office efficiencies and serves as a mentor and coach in providing feedback and direction for the dental assistant team. Proposes and implements ideas for best practices as it relates to office efficiencies, patient care and strategic goals. Ensure compliance of all health and safety requirements. The Lead will also have responsibilities over Dental Assistants and is responsible for personal professional development as well as the team's development. Essential Position Functions Propose and implement process improvements; ensure current office procedures are performed efficiently and effectively. Support management by ensuring teams provide high standards of patient care at all times; provide recommendations to improve quality of patient care. Support management by providing input and feedback on various matters regarding dental assistants, such as annual reviews, employee counseling, staffing, scheduling, interviewing and hiring and provide staff oversight in the absence of management. Serve as a mentor for other dental assistants in acquiring new skills, knowledge or credentials; provide coaching, feedback, and direction to promote highly effective teams. Serve as point person for the coordination of student observers as well as externs. Perform on-boarding and training for new hires. Track x-ray exposure badges and x-ray retakes. Ensure all team members required training is completed timely. Communicate and provide updates on company developments and changes related to role. Coordinate and facilitate dental assistant meetings and huddles; participates in monthly staff meetings, leading when necessary. Attend lead dental assistant meetings and communicate information to the management team at the office level. Responsible for inventory, ordering and receiving of all back office supplies. Anticipate supply and equipment needs as they pertain to budget planning. Justify capital expenditures when necessary. Maintain and track dental office maintenance and monitoring schedules, ensure daily, weekly and monthly tasks and documentation are delegated and completed; post records and provide to Practice Manager and Health and Safety. Serve as point of contact for equipment services and hazardous waste disposal; maintain records pertaining to equipment repair and replacement and hazardous waste and sharps disposal. Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety Regulations including, but not limited to: infection control, personal protective equipment, sharps management, and additional protocol as outlined by state, government and company guidelines. Flexibility to travel to other WDG locations within a reasonable range as described in our Travel Policy as needed based on business need. Reliable and predictable attendance is essential. Willamette Dental cannot efficiently provide services to our members and patients without our employees being at work at their scheduled work time.

Education and Experience Required:

Graduation from a recognized dental assisting program or equivalent experience with a minimum of two years working experience and two years of company experience preferred. Licenses, Certifications and Registrations Holds appropriate credentials per state regulations. In Oregon - current Oregon certification for Dental Radiology Proficiency. Oregon EFDA (Expanded Function Dental Assistant) within 180 days of hire. Sealant certification. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers. Expected hourly hiring range for this position depending on experience: $23 - $36 USD Compensation The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to education, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. This position is also eligible for incentive pay in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Company Benefits Willamette Dental offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) retirement plan with 5% match, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, commuter benefits, two complimentary pairs of Fig scrubs (clinical roles), and employee assistance program. Paid Time Off (PTO): Eligible employees will accrue a minimum of 120 PTO hours per employment year in addition to seven paid holidays annually. The Company's PTO program combines vacation and sick leave, which is more generous than Washington State's Sick Leave Law. Employees in part-time roles working less than 40 hours per week will accrue PTO on a pro-rated basis. Physical Requirements The work is primarily performed while sitting and/or standing, but will require occasional walking, bending, stooping and carrying light items such as papers, books, or other supplies. The incumbent uses a computer and other standard office equipment to complete tasks. Willamette Dental is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to an individual's race (including physical characteristics historically associated with race), religion, color, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy-related condition, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. This position may be exposed to PHI in the course of his/her duties, and will handle protected information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).