ASDOH - Lead Dental Assistant

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) invites applications for a non-exempt Lead Dental Assistant on the Mesa, Arizona campus. This position reports to the Orthodontic Clinical Operations Coordinator. The lead dental assistant manages orthodontic dental assistants, four-handed orthodontic assisting, and clinic inventory on a daily basis to ensure clinic and sterilization runs smoothly.

Job Duties:

• Supervise Dental Assistants (DAs) including mentorship, training, and disciplinary actions.
• Maintain stock of supplies, inventory, instruments, equipment and place orders for new items needed.
• Chairside four-handed Orthodontic dental assistant.
• Enforce HIPAA and OSHA rules and regulations for all staff, faculty and residents in Ortho clinic.
• Grant tracking of donated supplies.
• Supply budget tracking and supply chain utilization of clinic supplies.
• Track lab and Invisalign orders and deliveries.
• Oversee all patient material iTero scanning and training.
• Create, coordinate and oversee assistant assignment for daily/weekly/monthly duties.
• Assist other department members with work as assigned.
• Assist with new resident yearly orientation.
• Train others within Ortho department on pano, ceph and impressions.
• Plan and host DA hands on seminars for partner DA programs.
• Cover areas needed within the program due to absence.
• Coordinate materials for resident conferences.
• Continuing education course attendance.
• Assist with yearly DA staff reviews.
• Assist with interview process of new DA's.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Requirements:

• High School or GED + 1 year technical training or schooling.
• 3-5 years’ experience orthodontic chair-side dental assisting.
• Dolphin software, imaging software, proficient computer experience, MS Office Suite.
• Supervisory experience including effectively managing a team, mentoring, and gaining trust in a team environment.
• Inventory control and ordering experience.
• Infection control and PPE procedures.
• Sterilization, OSHA, HIPAA, chair-side assisting Dental inventory and supply management
• CPR certification.
• DANB x-ray certification.
• Proficient computer skills to include Excel, Word Suite, Dolphin, Gmail Suite and Email.
• Must be detail oriented and motivated to complete tasks in a timely manner, foster a team environment, and get along with many personality types. Work well without supervision.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits .