Dental Assistant Supervisor - Xray or EFDA - One Community Health

Welcome to One Community Health (OCH), where collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving the Columbia River Gorge region, OCH brings together a diverse team of healthcare professionals, community partners, and stakeholders to deliver comprehensive, coordinated care to individuals and families. Our collaborative approach ensures that every patient receives holistic, patient-centered care that addresses their unique needs and preferences. At OCH, we believe that by working together, we can achieve better health outcomes for our community as a whole. If you're passionate about teamwork, innovation, and making a difference, OCH is the perfect place to grow your career and impact lives.

The Dental Assistant Supervisor position focuses on managing the clinical support team, ensuring that the team provides high-quality, patient-centered care. This role is ideal for experienced dental assistants who have strong leadership skills and a passion for ensuring high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Supervision & Development:
  • Oversee and mentor the dental assistant team, ensuring they provide top-notch care.
  • Provide onboarding, training, and ongoing education for clinical staff.
  • Supervise daily activities, delegate tasks effectively, and ensure compliance with protocols.
  • Serve as a mentor and coach, helping team members grow professionally.
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with the Dental Manager, Site Directors, Dentists, Hygienists, and administrative teams (Phone/Welcome Team) to maintain efficient clinical processes.
  • Facilitate communication and coordination between clinical support staff and other healthcare providers.
• Patient-Centered Care:
  • Focus on delivering timely and high-quality care to patients.
  • Ensure that all staff members are providing services aligned with the patient-centered care model.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certificate or diploma from an accredited dental assisting program.
• A valid state dental assistant license or certification.
• BLS/CPR Certification (must completed within 60 days of hire)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a dental assistant, with experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Written and oral communication skills for providing instruction, guidance, and feedback to other team members, as well as communicating with patients and other healthcare providers.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and inspire team members, delegate tasks effectively, and resolve conflicts.
• Experience training and supervising clinical support team members.
• Experience with dental practice management software and electronic health records (EHR).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in Spanish/English.
• EFDA Certification
• Associate's degree in dental assisting or a related field.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Long-Term Disability, Accident, & Critical Illness Insurance
• Empower Retirement 401k
• 200 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Not including six (6) paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Mart- Employee Discounts
• Employee Wellness Events & Team Challenges
• Local Gym Membership Discounts

Compensation:

• Hourly/Non-Exempt: Starting at $25.00 per hour for non-EFDA. Starting at $29.00 with EFDA certification.
• Bilingual Differential: Additionally, we offer $0.75 per hour as compensation for bilingual proficiency in both English and Spanish.
• Weekend Differential: This position receives base hourly pay along with an extra $10.00 for each hour worked on weekends (Saturday and Sunday).

OCH is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.