Dental Hygienist Supervisor

Overview

Under general administrative program supervision from the Clinical Director of Dentistry and the Deputy Directors, is accountable for assisting the department director in implementation and operation of the dental hygiene program, that includes preventative, rehabilitative and community service in a highly complex and diverse setting to Native Americans. Responsibilities include ensuring the quality management of dental care delivery to patients and families, managing and directing hygienist staff, in conjunction with the operational leaders under the directive of the Dental Clinical Director.

In addition to supervising the hygienist team, the dental hygienist supervisor will lead the department in organizing educational information for assisting patients with developing and maintaining good oral health, while also providing direct oral hygiene services and care to our patients. This position is treated as an FLSA-Exempt.

Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

• Provides oversight of dental hygienists as assigned by the dental director. Evaluates performance of assigned dental clinic personnel.
• Provides oversight of hygiene supplies, instruments, and equipment; collaborates with the Practice Manager and Dental Assistant Supervisors on ordering, inventory control, standardization of materials, and ensuring operatories are fully stocked and operational.
• Organize and plan the tasks & work assignments to be accomplished, set and adjust priorities and prepare schedules.
• Efficiently run day to day clinical flow with collaboration with DA Supervisors and Practice Manager. Construct workflows for hygienists to efficiently allow time for high quality treatment for our patients.
• Identifies developmental/training needs and opportunities for hygiene personnel.
• Develops and maintains goals and objectives of assigned delegates to facilitate smooth dental operation for assigned hygiene staff.
• In conjunction with the Practice Manager, organizes, coordinates, and manages community outreach events to promote oral health education, preventive services, and community engagement.
• Provides oversight and coordination of hygiene integration programs with the Pediatric Department, Behavioral Health Department, and other current or future departments to support interdisciplinary, patient-centered care.
• Collaborates with the Practice Manager to develop, implement, and maintain a strong recall and re-care program for established dental patients to improve continuity of care, preventive service utilization, and oral health outcomes.
• Monitors effectiveness of outreach, integration, and recall initiatives and recommends workflow or process improvements to enhance patient access, efficiency, and quality of care.
• Assists the Clinical Director of Dentistry and Deputy Director(s) with the development, implementation, and ongoing adherence to accreditation policies, protocols, and standards related to hygiene services, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and accrediting bodies.

• Provides comprehensive hygiene care to the community population and assists clinical directors with oversight of contract dental hygiene services in a tribal community environment.
• In conjunction with the Clinical Director of Dentistry, Deputy Director(s), and practice manager, implements and makes adjustments to the hygiene clinic operations to better facilitate the quality of dental care provided to the community.
• Provides consultation when reviewing hygienist/provider privileges for new hires or contracted dental services in the director’s absence.
• In conjunction with the Deputy Director(s) and/or practice manager, responsible for oral hygiene scheduling decisions in the department director’s absence.
• Lead hygiene team with assisting clinical operations in examinations and treatment for commonly encountered dental health issues diagnosed by dentists; including imaging, perio grading, prophylaxis, perio…