Supervisor Dental Assistant

Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position :

Under general supervision of Director of the Dental Services or his or her appropriate designee, plans, coordinates, reviews, guides, trains and supervises the activities of a large group of Dental Assistants engaged in the activity of providing dental patient care services; Performs related work.


Examples of Typical Tasks :
1. Plans, coordinates, supervises and reviews the work of Dental Assistants assigned to the work unit.
2. Coordinates, prepares and maintains work and shift schedules for the Dental Assistants.
3. Reviews work methods and procedures utilized by Dental Assistants.
4. Participates in the development and evaluation of training programs and instructs personnel in appropriate methods and techniques.
5. Assists in the interviewing and selection of Dental Assistants and provides orientation and on-the-job training for employees.
6. Performs Dental Assistant duties to assure optimal operation of the section.
7. Orders and maintains inventory control and establishes adequate levels of expendable and non-expendable supplies and equipment. Distributes necessary supplies to each Dental Assistant within assigned areas.
8. Establishes preventative maintenance schedules for all equipment and instruments in patient care areas and arranges for necessary repairs.
9. Performs related duties and special projects as necessary or as assigned by the Director of the Dental Services.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Graduation from a Senior High School or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma; and
2. Minimum of three years experience as a Dental Assistant with a least one year of supervisory experience with possession of a good degree of chairside skills and ability to transfer such skills through demonstration and verbal instructions; and
3. Knowledge of concepts and applications of team dentistry; or
4. A satisfactory combination of education, training and experience. However, all candidates must possess a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalency.

Benefits

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

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