- →Assists the Dental Hygiene Supervisor with recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, coaching, and performance management for clinical staff, as appropriate.
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- →Assists the Dental Hygiene Supervisor with maintaining dental hygienist credentialing records, including licensure, CPR certification, anesthesia permits, required trainings, and other applicable certifications.
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- →Assists the Dental Hygiene Supervisor with maintaining high-quality standards care through chart reviews, chairside observations, and quality assurance activities.
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- →Assists in evaluating staff performance, identifying training and development opportunities, and communicating performance concerns or corrective action recommendations to the Dental Hygiene Supervisor, as appropriate.
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- →Assists the Dental Hygiene Supervisor with fostering a patient-centered environment and promoting a positive, respectful, and professional workplace for all staff clinical team members.
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- →Communicates all relevant information affecting patient care or impacting operations to Dental Hygiene Supervisor, Clinical Manager, and other supervisors/managers, as necessary.
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- →Performs N95 respirator fit testing for staff, as required, and maintains related documentation and records.
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- →Trains designated management staff on fit-testing procedures and documentation requirements.
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- →Works collaboratively with the Dental Hygiene Supervisor, Clinical Manager, and providers to support clinical operations and ensure quality patient care.
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- →Provides direct patient care approximately 10% of the time, as needed.
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- →Serves as the clinical lead for daily operations, including opening and closing the Dental Center, as assigned.
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- →Assists the Dental Hygiene Supervisor in evaluating, developing, and implementing oral health initiatives and identifying opportunities for operational improvement within the Dental Center.
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- →Assists the Dental Hygiene Supervisor in demonstrating and educating staff, Health Department personnel, and the general public, regarding preventive dental methods, procedures, and best practices.
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- →Monitors and manages the hygiene schedule to ensure accuracy and operational efficiency.
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- →Monitors compliance with infection prevention and control protocols throughout the Dental Center.
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- →Assists in coordinating workflow and ensuring staff understand assigned responsibilities and delegated tasks.
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- →Performs other duties as assigned by the Dental Hygiene Supervisor, Clinical Manager, or other members of the Dental Management Team.
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