Dental Assistant Supervisor

Overview

Job Title: Dental Assistant Supervisor-2

Location: Augusta University

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 294153

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences.

Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values are available at Augusta University and form the foundation of the organization.

Augusta University’s distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

Location Augusta University — Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912;
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904. The Dental College of Georgia (DCG) at Augusta University provides dental education through hands-on education, research, patient care, and service across more than 20 clinics in Georgia.

This position provides clinical administrative and supervisory support to a designated dental team, including oversight of daily operations and direct supervision of dental assistants. Responsibilities include assigning and monitoring work, managing staff schedules, assisting in hiring and performance evaluations, and ensuring adherence to departmental policies and procedures. The role supports students, residents, and faculty with clinical and pre-clinical activities by managing the supply, maintenance, and minor repair of dental instruments, equipment, and materials.

The position also involves chairside assistance during specialized dental procedures, including those requiring IV sedation. The individual serves as a liaison among patients, staff, students, and faculty and is required to support ADEX (CRDTS) exams, mock boards, and other board certification activities, occasionally including weekend work (approximately four to six times annually).

• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises clinical dental assisting employees assigned to the designated team. Responsibilities include recruitment, hiring, orientation, and training of new staff. Conducts performance evaluations and provides ongoing coaching to ensure employee performance meets established standards. Administers corrective actions or disciplinary measures as necessary. Maintains oversight of employee schedules, ensuring appropriate coverage and accountability. Provides assistance across departmental areas as needed to support efficient clinical operations and the delivery of high-quality dental care.
• CLINICAL ASSIGNMENT COORDINATION AND CHAIRSIDE SUPPORT: Coordinates daily assignments of dental assistants to ensure efficient clinical operations and timely completion of required duties. Ensures all dental assistants are cross-trained and able to perform effectively across all relevant areas of dentistry within the assigned clinics. Provides direct chairside assistance to providers during examinations and procedures, including but not limited to restorative, crown, bridge, and surgical treatments.
  
  Performs radiographs and provides patients with appropriate post-treatment and home care instructions.
• COMMUNICATION AND COMPLIANCE OVERSIGHT: Facilitates effective communication among dental assistants regarding procedural updates, policy changes, clinical clarifications, and distribution of essential materials. Ensures proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with safety standards. Oversees cleanliness and sterilization of equipment, instruments, and operatories to maintain compliance with Infection Control protocols and OSHA regulations. Upholds the confidentiality of patient information and ensures adherence to all Augusta University (AU) and Dental College of Georgia (DCG) policies, including HIPAA.
• CLINICAL SUPPLY MANAGEMENT: Ensures dental clinics are adequately stocked and equipped with the disposable materials and medications required for daily operations. Maintains clean and orderly clinical environments and monitors supply levels to prevent shortages, placing timely orders as needed. Oversees inventory and ordering of non-stocked supplies, dental instruments, and specialty equipment required for assigned clinics to support uninterrupted clinical operations.
• EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND OVERSIGHT: Manages inventory of…