Assistant, Dental Hygiene Operations (Part Time)

Houston Community College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,200; Full time

Job summary

Houston Community College is seeking a Dental Hygiene Operations Assistant to support dentists and manage the Dental Hygiene Clinic. You will handle reception, scheduling, patient registration, and records while assisting with hygiene rotations and coordinating supplies.

The role requires front office experience, dental assisting background, and CPR/DA credentials. The position emphasizes organization, communication, and teamwork within a busy academic clinic.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in Applied Science preferred.
• Current CPR Basic Life Support required.
• Registered Dental Assistant required.
• Certified Dental Assistant (National Board) preferred but not required.
• Proof of immunizations records required.

Responsibilities

• Perform reception duties: phones, scheduling, patient registration.
• Manage patient records.
• Assist in screening potential dental hygiene patients.
• Maintain supply inventory records.
• Receive and store clinic supplies.
• Facilitate students during rotations.
• Provide support to faculty for clinic operations.
• Prepare and send patient referrals.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of clinic areas.
• Maintain SDS sheets for supplies and chemicals.
• Evaluate requests for services and equipment maintenance.
• Facilitate annual inventory process.
• Assist program director with fiscal and operational planning.
• Analyze and resolve clinic business issues and patient complaints.
• Attend yearly training seminars.

Skills

Front office experience

Dental assisting experience

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Scheduling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Applied Science preferred

Current CPR Basic Life Support

Registered Dental Assistant

Certified Dental Assistant (NBD) preferred

Immunization records up to date

Job description

SUMMARY

The Dental Hygiene Operations Assistant is primarily responsible for assisting the dentists in the examination and treatment of patients, while managing dental offices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform reception duties as needed for the Dental Hygiene Clinic, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and registering patients.
2. Manage patient records.
3. Assist in screening of potential dental hygiene patients.
4. Maintain supply inventory records.
5. Receive and store Clinic supplies.
6. Act as a facilitator for students during the internal assigned rotations.
7. Perform support services needed by the Dental Hygiene Department faculty, including copying and collating of documents.
8. Prepare and sends patient referrals as needed.
9. Ensure all areas of the Dental Hygiene Clinic including, Prep Area, Dental Materials Lab, Radiology Clinic etc., are kept at optimum cleanliness and organization.
10. Maintain SDS Sheets on all dental supplies and chemical inventory utilized in the Dental Hygiene Department.
11. Evaluate and initiate requests for services, supplies, and equipment maintenance.
12. Facilitate the annual college inventory process.
13. Facilitate the property removal process.
14. Assist the Dental Hygiene Program Director and faculty in the planning and administration of the fiscal and operational activities of the Dental Hygiene Clinical area.
15. Analyze, recommend, and assist the Dental Hygiene Program Director in the resolution of Clinic business operational problems and patient complaints.
16. Attend yearly training seminars.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in Applied Science preferred
• Current CPR Basic Life Support required
• Registered Dental Assistant required
• Certified Dental Assistant, having taken the National Board Dental Assisting Examination, preferred but not required
• Proof of immunizations records (within last 6 months) required

EXPERIENCE

• 1 year current front office experience required.
• Dental assisting experience, chair-side assisting, and sterilization and preparation and dental software package experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Excellent communication skills in dealing with the public and students.
2. Able to multi-task.
3. Flexibility with scheduling and duties.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

The Organization

Houston City College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country’s largest single-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team

Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You'll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

EEO Statement

Houston City College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Sandra B. Jacobson, J.D., M.Ed., SHRM-SCP, Interim Director of EEO and Compliance & Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

PO Box 667517

Houston TX, 77266

713 718.8271 or [e-mail]

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.

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