Dental Assistant Training Coordinator-KHC-Laveen

Position Summary: Develops, and provides instruction, training, and clinical supervision for Dental Assistants for General Dentistry and Dental Specialty procedures. Performs all duties of a Dental Assistant as required.

Critical Tasks:

• Provides didactic and clinical instruction to Dental Assistants by establishing clear, specific, and measurable requirements.
• Provides clinical supervision of Dental Assistants in order to assess competency levels.
• Coordinates and delivers all required staff training including mandatory hospital training, , in-service training programs, and extramural continuing dental education.
• Maintains a current department training log to provide timely documentation of completed educational programs in compliance with established licensing regulations and requirements.
• Reviews a variety of continuing education offering while recommending programs, seminars and conferences as appropriate.
• Works collaboratively with the Dental Assistant Supervisor to develop and implement staff development programs as needed to address identified skill deficiencies.
• Performs all duties of a Dental Assistant as required.
• Performs other job-related activities and assignments as requested.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program with a current and valid certificate required.
  
• 2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant required.
  
• Current and continuing BLS training and certifications within 30 days in position.
  
• Current and valid Expanded Function Dental Assistant EFDA certificate preferred (IHS EFDA certificate or meets Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners EFDA requirements including Dental Assisting National Board DANB EFDA certificate).
• Demonstrates ability to relate to diverse cultures and specifically the Gila River Community and/or other Native American cultures and community health services.