DENTAL SERVICES COORDINATOR                                                                               2609

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under the direction of an administrative supervisor, the employee in this class is responsible for the coordination of services provided by a dental health program. The employee reports regularly to supervisors through written reports and conferences. Performs related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Coordinates the day-to-day functioning of dental care programs by maintaining inventory of supplies and directing supplies to various sites providing dental services;

          Coordinates the maintenance and repair of dental equipment;

          Notifies administrators of requirements in dental health facilities;

          Makes recommendations regarding equipment, instruments, supplies and working space necessary for the satisfactory functioning of dental care facilities;

          Coordinates services for clinic patients;

          Maintains liaison with dental educational facilities in Suffolk County;

          Institutes and maintains an effective central supply system as a means of maintaining adequate supplies in dental health facilities;

          Reviews operating policy and procedures of dental program sites;

          Assists in maintaining these sites so that they conform to regulations of local and state codes.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of dental offices' policies and procedures; good knowledge of the programs of dental clinics under the supervision of the program; knowledge of dental instruments and equipment, their applicability and uses; knowledge of dental facilities and resources available in the community; ability to deal with patients, dentists, staff, other agencies and public officials in a tactful and courteous manner; ability to evaluate and coordinate the activities of various clinics to meet staffing and equipment requirements; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

          OPEN COMPETITIVE

          Two (2) years experience in the coordination of dental services provided by the outpatient dental department of a New York State certified hospital or the dental program of a state certified diagnostic and treatment clinic or;

 

          Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene.

 

 

 

 

R1/18/90

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/27/03