What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Department Supervisor - Upgraded Pay position at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic?
Job Brief
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Leadership opportunity with $5,000 sign-on bonus paid in your first paycheck and another $2,000 paid in 12 months. Candidates with EFDA experience are encouraged to apply.
Employment duration :
Full time
Exempt Status : Non-exempt
Offer Relocation? : ID :
13359
Join our team as a Dental Department Supervisor at Lancaster Family Health Center at Lancaster in Salem, OR, and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we believe you are more than an employee; we are more than a job. We're an FQHC committed to providing patient-centered care to communities.
We've transformed into a leading community health center. With 40 clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical / dental clinics.
Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew" to glimpse our dedication to our communities, health, and families.
What We Offer
Sign-on bonus of $5,000 in first paycheck and $2,000 at 12 months of employment.
27.79 - $34.05 / hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates.
Additional pay for your bilingual skills!
100% employer-paid health insurance for employees includes medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24 / 7 telemedicine, profit sharing, 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off, paid holidays, and more.
Scheduled hours will be Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm.
Essential Functions / Responsibilities / Duties
Coaches, mentors, and trains direct report staff. Assesses competencies of staff provides continuous performance management and conducts employee performance evaluations. Addresses performance and / or behavior issues, clarifying expectations and providing feedback.
Supports staff growth and development. Assesses the educational and experience needs of all levels of staff in collaboration with the individual. Encourages staff to seek educational opportunities incorporating job related training in addition to mandatory training.
Responsible for the recruitment and selection of dental support staff. Participates in the recruitment and selection of the Hygienist and Dentist positions. Provides orientation to outline job requirements and expectations, policies and procedures, and proper use of tools and equipment.
Creates and maintains an inclusive work environment that supports diverse ideas, backgrounds, and styles. Supports diversity through the selection, management, and retention of diverse employees. Creates, drives, and maintains an employee engagement culture.
Plans and manages the daily functions of the Dental Department. Delegates, assigns, and coordinates work, ensuring an efficient workflow that achieves the departmental mission and objectives. Ensures on-going coverage is provided for all support staff, filling in as needed.
Manages Provider schedules to ensure scheduling guidelines are followed, schedule is full, and daily targets are met.
Reviews and monitors various reports and work ques in the Epic system to include sliding fee eligibility and utilization as well as registry and recall follow up.
Manages telephone service factor on a daily basis.
Manages AIDET patient communication surveys, compiles communicates results, and makes any process or procedure changes necessary to implement identified improvements.
Manages the process for all Release of Information (ROI) requests. Coordinates with Risk Management regarding healthcare information to be provided prior to release.
Prepares various reports for leadership as requested and ensures the daily reconciliation reports for the Accounting and Billing Departments are completed and forwarded in accordance with established procedures.
Monitors staff compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC).
May assist Dentist with charting, procedures, X-rays, and materials mixing in accordance with generally accepted dental practices.
Keeps track of accounts payable documentation such as purchase orders, invoices, check requests, and supply orders. Forwards documents to the Clinic Administrator for approval and signature.
Conducts a variety of generalized administrative tasks and acts as the primary office contact for fielding questions with other departments such as Information Services related issues.
Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.
Qualifications
Education : High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). Associate of Arts Degree or two years' equivalent experience in a dental clinic or office management in a healthcare environment preferred.
Experience : Five years’ experience in a dental office (front or back) and / or medical office (front) required. Bachelor’s Degree may substitute for 4 years of the required experience. Associate’s Degree may substitute for 2 years of the required experience. One year’s supervisory experience is preferred.
Licenses / Certificates / Registration : EFDA and Radiological Proficiency Certifications preferred. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Required : Bilingual (Spanish-English) skills are preferred. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate at level 10 on the language proficiency scale to receive bilingual differential pay. Knowledge of established infection control techniques, concepts, and principles of practice. Knowledge of medical and dental terminology, dental anatomy, dental materials, and instruments preferred. Knowledge of medical records management is preferred. Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills. Ability to effectively interact with a variety of patients, patients’ families, and employees in a professional manner. Ability to prioritize work and handle a variety of tasks simultaneously, with frequent interruptions. Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Electronic Dental Record (EDR), Word and Excel.
Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
Contact us at jobs@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!
Salary : $28 - $34
