Dental Assistant Supervisor

Overview

Dental Assistant Supervisor-2

Job : 294153
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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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, the 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 https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). make Augusta University an institution like no other.

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.

The University System of Georgia https:// is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://.

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Location

Augusta University -

Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus:
2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, we provide dental education to the next generation of professionals by offering hands-on education through innovative research, patient care, and service. Join other dental providers to improve the oral health of Georgia and beyond. The DCG was founded to provide the people of Georgia with quality dental care by educating students in dentistry.

As a patient, you have the option to receive treatment in one of our three different practice models consisting of student clinics, resident care, or in the faculty practice. All dental treatments can be completed by the specialists in our facility. We also serve patients in more than 20 clinics across 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).

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• 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…