JOB SUMMARY:

Performs coordination and training functions for dental assistant staff as well as direct and indirect patient care procedures and general clinical and support tasks, as specifically delegated or directed by the supervising dentist. . 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs a combination, but not necessarily all, of the following duties:

• Coordinates, trains, instructs, and participates in the evaluation process of dental assistants in the performance of their duties.  Proficient in teaching infection control techniques to other auxiliary staff.
• Plans and schedules work activities and vacation schedules under the direction of the Facility/Cluster Dental Director.
• Executes some degree of complex administrative support duties involving the exercise of independent judgment, giving general directions and supervision.
• Assists and circulates during oral and maxillofacial operations and restorative procedures.
• Operates personal computers to enter and assimilate data, generate reports, draft routine correspondence, and develop special administrative analyses upon request. 
• Operates data entry system for entry and receipt of daily sick call requests and schedules routine and sick call appointments for the dental clinic using the appropriate scheduling program.  Enters appointments for all specialty off-site care and maintains a tracking system to assure all off-site clinic appointments are completed.
• Performs dental administrative support tasks including but not limited to filing, routing phone calls/correspondence/mail, and faxing information
• Retrieves or assists in retrieval and maintenance of all dental records which includes creating appropriate storage envelope for the records including radiographs.  Reviews dental records for completeness and accuracy.
• Receives, stores, distributes, and maintains proper inventory levels and stock records for the dental department.  Fills requisitions, work orders or supply requests, and returns expired/unused inventory to warehouse for credit.  Checks contents received against invoices and purchase orders and reports discrepancies.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited senior high school or GED equivalent.  Currently Certified Dental Assistant by having met the criteria established by the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. or completion of a program accredited by the American Dental Association.  Four years experience as a dental assistant.

Must be currently registered or become registered with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners as required by state law and defined by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners. Must continuously maintain registration with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, which includes annual certification in CPR and a designated number of continuing education hours related to dentistry.

EQUIPMENT:

Standard office equipment and standard dental clinic equipment including dental x-ray equipment. May be required to travel to multiple facilities and provide dental assistance.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION:

Normal dental clinic and standard administrative clinical office setting within a correctional facility.

OTHER:

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.