Dental Assistant Coordinator

Job Details

Job Location:

Adelante Healthcare Goodyear - Goodyear, AZ 85395

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: HS Diploma from accredited school

Job Category:
Health Care

The Dental Assistant Coordinator will be responsible for the facilitation of the workflow within the dental department while acting as the liaison between the back office dental staff and other clinical and non-clinical staff. Entry-level leadership position that provides mentoring and guidance to back office dental staff. The Dental Assistant Coordinator will meet all the expectations outlined in the role of the Senior Dental Assistant.

Every Adelante Healthcare employee will strive to maximize their performance and contribution to Adelante Healthcare and the community we serve every day. Employees are expected to work in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to quality, patient safety, employee engagement, innovation, and the highest standards of personal integrity, professionalism, and competence.

• Inclusion
• Nurture
• Service
• Purposeful
• Integrity
• Resilient
• Engaged

• Certification to perform cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Health Care Professional (CPR) and AED through courses that follow the guidelines from the American Heart Association and Red Cross (cognitive and skills evaluations)
• Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety for all specialty behavioral health locations
• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum five (5) years of dental assistant experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to implement the principles and practices of supervision
• Dental Assistant Certificate required
• Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) certificate from the Arizona Dental Assisting National Board required
• Coronal Polishing (CP) certificate from the Arizona Dental Assisting National Board required
• Advanced Knowledge of dental terminology, instruments and procedures
• Ability to multi-task, problem-solve and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Must have reliable transportation that can meet any operational reassignments of the organization during the workday.
• Advanced computer efficiency to include proficiency in Windows, MS Office, and Patient Management System
• Advanced office skills: typing and telephone answering etiquette

• Evaluate issues, situations or problems presented and understand priority while assisting with resolution using critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Serve as subject matter expert for all levels of Dental Assistants
• Participate in interviewing and candidate selection
• Participate in orientation, mentoring and training of staff
• Organize staff‘s daily work activities, schedules and cover when needed to meet staffing needs
• Manage an adequate inventory of supplies, instruments, equipment and supply ordering
• Initiate requests for maintenance of equipment and facilities as needed
• Oversee maintenance of appropriate logs
• Collaborate with Dental Leadership to ensure
• Member of and required to attend committee or work group meetings
• Participate in regulatory reviews, audits and process improvement projects
• Ability to travel to other dental locations to support organizational needs

• Greet all patients and visitors. Assist patients and visitors with questions, directing them to the appropriate person as necessary
• Assist patients in resolving minor difficulties, answer their questions, and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dental providers
• Assist the dental front office with entry-level duties as needed
• Maintain an adequate patient flow and assist the Dental…