Dental Assistant Supervisor (Expanded Functions) - Echo Cliffs

Navajo Preference Employment Act

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an Affi­rective Action Plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this Plan and corresponding TCRHCC Policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally‑recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.

The Dental Assistant Supervisor is responsible for supervising of all TCRHCC satellite dental clinics, which includes up to seven dental operatories. The employee is responsible for the direct supervision of the dental assistants at all satellite dental clinics and performing clinical services as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, which includes adherence to hospital policies and Joint Commission regulations at designated satellite clinic

• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must have completed a Dental Assistant Program in a full‑time program of one year or greater in duration accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Accreditation, direct relation to the intra‑oral procedures is required. OR
• Must have completed the U.S. Army Dental Therapy Assistant Training Program; continuing education courses in expanded functions for dental assistants offered by IHS or the DHHS; and/or other training comparable to the above in private or governmental hospitals, clinics or schools that included formal classroom instruction and clinical training in the knowledge and skills required to perform intra‑oral procedures.
• Must have completed one year of acceptable course work, preceptorship, or other formal training and/or work assignments specifically designed to equip the applicant with knowledge and skills required to perform intra‑oral procedures; if IHS trained prior to 2025, then both Basic and Advanced Restorative Expanded Functions certificates required, if IHS trained after 2024, then only the one new Restorative Expanded Functions certificate is required

Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association or obtain within three (3) months of date of hire

Must have prior supervisory experience or have served in the capacity of a supervisor

A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. If a new graduate, there must be positive references from teachers and supervisors from the dental hygiene program attended. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:

• Positive working relationships with others
• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences or tardiness.
• The incumbent must also be proficient in the use of ultrasonic cleaning instruments (ie. piezon, cavitron) and be willing to use them as a primary means of calculus removal.
• Willingness to train new employees/peers within the department
• Completion of and, above‑satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and…