Creighton University School of Dentistry is seeking a Dental Assistant Supervisor. The ideal candidate would be responsible for supervising dental assistants in everyday clinical needs along with all facets of dentistry and is excited about working in a fun, fast-paced environment. Ensures staff and students are utilizing proper techniques in specific departments, compliant with OSHA and HIPAA guidelines, and ensures infection control standards are being met. Someone who is excited about using the most-up-to-date technology, knows dental terminology and is passionate about students achieving their educational goals and graduate as dentists!

If you have a great personality, demonstrates professionalism, confidentiality and is experienced working with unique challenges of dental care including hiring, supervising and directing staff members, we would like you to join to our awesome team! If you are able to coordinate and prioritize work with multiple and conflicting demands in a deadline-oriented environment, as well as work independently or with a team and with a diverse population this job is for you!!

This position reports to the Senior Director of Operations.

Qualifications:

Graduated from an accredited Dental Assistant School –
Radiology and NOMAD certified by state regulations (or ability to be)
5+ years of dental assistance experience in Oral Surgery, Pediatrics, Endodontics, and Prosthetics.
1-3 years supervisory experience
Knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, terminology, and materials.
Ability to operate various forms of dental equipment such as
-NOMADS, CBCT, Panoramic, Cephalometric machines, Impression machines, Large scale microscopes, Nitrous Oxide, and Surgical IV set ups.
Understanding of Heath care settings and communications.
Knowledge and continual education of HIPAA, BLS, OSHA, and Fire safety requirements.
Knowledge of electronic health record (EHR) system – axiUm preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Ability to motivate, develop, and direct people as they work
Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate solution
Knowledge of patient care issues
Interpersonal/human relationship skills with Faculty, Staff, students, and patients.
Ability to teach and maintain standards of cleanliness, sterile techniques in clinical setting as well as Oral and Perio surgery techniques (scrubbing in), Radiology Techniques, Impression techniques and maintain Infection control.
Organize and regulate student requirements, grades, and lab requirements such as surgical guides and Prosthetics.
Computer experience in Word, Excel, AXIUM, and MIPACS.
Process improvement to make clinical settings run smoother for Faculty, Students, and patients.
Previous supervision of employees preferred.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

Dental Assistant Certification, BLS, NOMAD, and Radiology. Bachelor’s degree required.

The Creighton Dental Clinic, conveniently located in Omaha, Nebraska on the Creighton campus, is dedicated to providing quality care, and offers a full range of dental services. More than 15,000 patients visit the clinic each year, because we deliver on our commitment to excellence at an affordable cost. We admit as many patients as we can whose dental needs match the educational needs of our students.