Clinic Manager - Hygienist Sign On and Relo!

Pay Range: $53.65 - $75.27 $25,000 Sign On and $10,000 Relocation for a qualified hire. Assist the SEARHC Dental Division in delivering optimum age-specific prevention and curative periodontal and dental care for the SEARHC patient population. Perform hygiene services on patients of all ages, including special needs adults, maintain day-to-day flow of the assigned clinic, oversee front desk operations, and supervise staff as needed. Key Responsibilities Provide age specific patient education in the prevention and control of oral disease. Counsel patients regarding nutrition. Examine oral tissues, perform deep scaling, root planning, coronal polishing of teeth, and apply topical fluoride. Measure and mark periodontal pockets. Perform x-rays, record pulse, blood pressure and temperature. Maintain hygienist supplies and instruments, including sterilization of instruments. Coordinate and conduct dental prevention activities, including health fairs and Head Start clinics. Oversee and ensure smooth day-to-day operation and clinical flow of the assigned clinic. Assist the site director in developing and maintaining clinic schedules to ensure consistent clinic coverage. Supervise front office support staff, including one-on-one meetings, training, and performance appraisals with all Patient Access Representatives (PARs). Collaborate with the dental operations team to improve front desk performance and provide feedback during brainstorming sessions. Contribute to front office policies, procedures, and systems to enhance patient care. Run and review assigned weekly and monthly reports and discuss with the site director. Supervise dental assistants and assist in performance evaluation, promotion, termination, and retention activities. Train and supervise dental assistants in expanded-function duties, including coronal polishing on pediatric patients. Ensure completion of administrative work such as IT ticket input, work orders, building maintenance requests, vendor relations, and special projects. Participate and present at departmental staff meetings. Perform other related duties as assigned. Education, Certifications, and Licenses Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene Program. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Pass the National Board Examination for Dental Hygienist. Current Alaska State Dental Hygiene License. If commissioned officer, current state dental hygiene license also required. Basic Life Support (BLS) license preferred. Anesthesia license preferred. Experience and Competencies 3 or more years of work experience; previous management experience preferred. Clinical competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years. Manager competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of proper infection control techniques. Understanding of the principles of dental and periodontal disease and appropriate treatment therapies. Proficient use of dental instruments and clinical hygiene skills. Excellent oral and written communication ability. Accurate clinical judgment. Friendly communication skills during stressful situations and ability to maintain composure. Exceptional customer service skills. Leadership and mentorship skills. Physically able to sit over patient for hours at a time. Dexterity with hands. Computer application skills. Ability to work in a fast‑paced setting and to organize, prioritize tasks, and complete projects. Ability to use judgment and make decisions independently. Position Information Work Shift: OT 10/40. #J-18808-Ljbffr