The Clinical Supervisor’s primary responsibility is to plan, organize and direct clinical functions of the individual office. Participates in clinical and practice-wide decisions. Works closely with administrative and medical staff in coordinating patient care service functions at the individual office. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Supports the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Practice. • Supports, and performs according to, approved policies and procedures. • Supports risk management and participates in programs directed to patient and staff safety. • Considers patient rights in performance of job duties and responsibilities. • Contributes to the quality management process. • Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties. • Reports observed or suspected violations, hazards and noncompliance according to Practice policy. • Observes safety measures in performance of job duties and responsibilities. • Responds to emergency situations with competence and composure. • Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, doctors and co-workers. • Interactions are respectful and courteous. • Objectively evaluates suggestions and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of care or seeks further guidance, as needed. • Communicates effectively and professionally using a translator when necessary. • Communicates effectively to promote effective patient flow and to avoid scheduling conflicts. • Performs clinical coordinator duties and responsibilities. • Ensures Practice policies and procedures are consistently implemented and followed. • Provides assistance with developing policies and procedures. • Ensures smooth office flow. • Maintains confidentiality and unbiased treatment of staff members. • Meets monthly or as needed with team to ensure effective communication. • Trains or oversees training of new employees. • Conducts, assists with or provides feedback for clinical staff performance appraisals. • Performs assisting duties and responsibilities. • Reviews schedule at least one week in advance and prepare as necessary (make sure implants, abutments, splints, stents, etc. are available at the appropriate office). • Assists doctors with surgical procedures (extractions, biopsies, implants, bone grafts, etc.); suction, irrigation, pass instruments, cut sutures, etc. • Performs office procedures as directed (remove surgical splints, fit splints, remove sutures, place packs, etc.). • Completes verbal orders (impressions, prescription requests, etc.). • Prepares patient and room set-up for appropriate procedure/exam. • Reviews post-op instructions with surgery patients. • Reviews charts/paperwork before doctor sees patient; completes appropriate paperwork. • Helps in workroom and with restocking clinical supplies. • Utilizes computer system (time clock, reviewing schedules, scheduling appointments, etc.). • Other duties as directed. Minimum Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent required • CPR certification required • Completion of Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination Preferred Qualifications: • Oral and Maxillofacial surgery experience (2-3 years) • NC dental x-ray certification • Management training and experience