Dental Assistant Training Coordinator-KHC-Laveen - Gila River Health Care - Scottsdale, AZ

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Scottsdale, AZ

Job Description

Position Summary: Under direct supervision, coordinates curriculum and provides instruction/clinical supervision to students of Dental Assistant Training Program Performs all duties of Dental Assistant as required.

Critical Tasks:


Reviews and administers Dental Assistant Training Program curriculum to ensure coordination of educational programs and services meet established standards and methods of practice.
Provides didactic and clinical instruction to students/trainees by establishing clear, specific and measurable requirements, directions and outcomes.
Provides clinical supervision of students/trainees to assess competency levels.
Assists in selecting participants for training program by reviewing submitted applications.
Coordinates and delivers all required staff training including, but not limited to: mandatory hospital training, CPR, in-service training programs and extramural continuing dental education.
Maintains 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; recommends programs, seminars and/or conferences as appropriate.
Works collaboratively with Dental Assistant Supervisor to develop and implement staff development programs as needed to address identified skill deficiencies.
Participates in departmental orientation, on the job training and quality assurance programs/initiatives.
Participates in a variety of department and hospital educational programs to maintain current skill and competency levels; identifies and discusses performance or training needs with Supervisor.


Required Qualifications:


One year experience as a Dental Assistant or completion of an approved training course for Dental Assistants; equivalent combination of experience and education may substitute
Current basic CPR designation or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

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