Dental Assistant Coordinator

Tukwila
13030 Military Rd S
Floor 2
Tukwila, WA 98168, USA

Salary: $22.35 - $32.40 hourly

Shift

Schedule:

4-10 hour shifts, Monday - Thursday, 7:15 a-m to 5:45 p-m, with 45 min lunch;
Saturdays 7:30 a-m to 12:30 p-m (based on clinic needs).

Dental Assistant Coordinator is responsible in supporting the Dental Assistant Supervisor in oversight of daily back‑office operations, clinical flow, and staff; ensuring implementation and compliance with all HealthPoint policies and procedures.

• Coordinate daily dental assistant assignments to ensure efficient back-office operations and completion of required duties.
• Address back-office situations that require immediate attention in the absence of the Dental Assistant Supervisor.
• Facilitate ordering of back-office supplies including dental supplies, instruments and patient education materials according to Health Point procedures and timetables.
• Facilitate communications among the Dental Assistant staff regarding procedures, changes, clarifications, and distribution of pertinent materials.
• Facilitate morning dental huddle in absence of the Dental Assistant Supervisor.
• Assist the Dental Assistant Supervisor with new employee orientation and ongoing training of Dental Assistants.
• Oversee the cleaning and maintenance of dental equipment is completed on a daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
• Assist in trouble shooting minor computer issues and report to DAS if an IT ticket needs to be submitted.
• Monitor Waste, Sharps and Biohazard and contact the necessary vendor for any pick-up of full containers.
• Assist and designate dental assistants to help complete and maintain inventory and on all HealthPoint logs listed in the Month End Checklist.
• Complete assigned reports on a monthly basis.
• Responsible in managing the Dental Equipment Inventory Smartsheet as needed and during Preventative maintenance.
• Assist Dental Assistant Supervisor on quarterly audits of staff and EDR charting notes.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Greet and prepare patients for exams by identifying patient’s chief complaint and taking vitals.
• Access and update patient information in Electronic Health Record (EHR), Electronic Dental Record (EDR) and Electronic Practice Management (EPM) computer system as required.
• Provide chair side assistance to dental providers with exams and procedures including, but not limited to, prophylaxis, root canals, restorative, oral surgery, crowns and bridges.
• Perform digital imaging, prophylaxis, sealants, provide telephone refilling of medications. Record medication refills in patient record.
• Provide instructions to patients on the use of medications as directed by the provider.
• Provide instruction in home care and give general health information as directed by a provider.
• Sterilize used equipment, instruments and operatories following OSHA, WISHA guidelines. Prepare and stock operatories at the start and throughout each day.
• Remain current on WISHA/OSHA guidelines, HealthPoint’s sterilization updates, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
• Responsible for monitoring and staying current on daily schedule.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to multiple patient populations while maintaining a high level of professionalism and quality patient care.
• Act as liaison between receptionists and providers ensuring timely and orderly patient flow throughout the clinic in an effort to reduce the overall no-show rate and increase patient access.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient medical/dental records, financial, and personal information.
• Maintain good attendance, is punctual and works full scheduled shift is a condition of employment.
• Demonstrates respectful, professional, and appropriate behavior that supports a team-oriented work environment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, core values and goals of HealthPoint and its healthcare delivery including the ability to integrate values of integrity, wisdom, creativity, cooperation, responsibility and respect into appropriate programs and services.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service meetings and participate in agency…