Dental Hygiene Assistant (Independence)

Dental Depot DFW; Independence (MO); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dental Depot of Independence PLLC in Independence, MO is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the hygienist, prepare patients and equipment, and maintain records. The role involves x-ray duties, coronal polishing, and patient instruction.

Compliance with safety and HIPAA policies is required. The ideal candidate has completed a Dental Assisting program or has experience in a dental office, plus required certificates within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Dental Assisting school or minimum three months experience in a dental office.
• Dental Assistant permit within 30 days of employment; Coronal Polish and Radiation Certificates within six months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient and instruments; assist dentist/dental hygienist.
• Record treatment information in patient records.
• Expose dental X-rays and care for sensors.
• Polish coronal surfaces to support hygiene visits.
• Take and record medical histories and vital signs.
• Assist in managing dental emergencies.
• Provide postoperative instructions.
• Make post-operative calls to patients.
• Instruct patients on oral hygiene and plaque control.
• Order and monitor supplies for the Hygiene department.
• Schedule appointments and reschedule missed ones.
• Apply fluoride and sealants as prescribed.
• Relocate to other clinics as needed.
• Comply with OSHA/HIPAA and company policies.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Active Listening

Communication Skills

Time Management

Initiative

Safety Awareness

Patient Care

Team Player

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Dental Assisting Certification / School

Tools

Eaglesoft

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dental Depot of Independence PLLC - Independence, MO 64056

Overview

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Day

Certificate

Travel Percentage

Up to 10%

Position Summary

Assist Hygienist, set up equipment, prepare patient for hygiene treatment and keep records.

Essential Functions

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist/hygienist during dental procedures.
• Record treatment information in patient records.
• Expose dental diagnostic x-rays. Is responsible for x-ray sensor care and guidelines.
• Coronal polish all surfaces of the teeth efficiently to assist the Hygienist during the patient’s preventative and/or periodontal visit.
• Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
• Assist Hygienist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
• Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by Hygienist.
• Make post-operative calls to patients.
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
• Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory for Hygiene department.
• Schedule appointments, make any necessary calls to maintain a full hygiene schedule. Follow up with patient on any missed appointments and reschedule accordingly.
• Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
• Placement of sealants as prescribed by Dentist.
• Position may be required to relocate to other Dental Depot clinics either permanently or on a short term basis due to office needs, on an as needed basis at the discretion of Management.
• Complies with: Dental Depot policies and procedures; OSHA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and HIPAA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• This position may complete other Administrative and Maintenance tasks as assigned by Management.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance

Qualifications

Skills & Abilities

Education:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required

Experience:

Completion of Dental Assisting school or minimum three months experience in a dental office.

Certifications & Licenses:

Dental Assistant permit within 30 days of employment required. Coronal Polish Certificate and Radiation Certificate within six month of employment required.

Computer Skills:

Dental Software knowledge (Eaglesoft knowledge preferred, but not required.) Knowledge of all Microsoft Office products.

Other Requirements:

Must have a valid driver's license, proof of valid vehicle insurance and must have annual Motor Vehicle Record Check, as a condition of employment if employee operates any Company owned vehicles or drives their own personal vehicle for Company business purposes. Must have signed the Hepatitis B Vaccination Form declining or accepting the vaccination within 30 days of Employment.

Position Qualifications

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.

Physical Demands

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally)

Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Lift/Carry

Stand

F

30 lbs or less

F

Walk

F

Sit

F

Manually Manipulate

F

F

Push/Pull

Reach Above Shoulder

O

30 lbs or less

F

Climb

N

N

Squat or Kneel

O

O

Grasp

F

Speak

F

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near)

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Such As safety glasses, surgical masks and protective gloves

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, body fluids, blood borne pathogens, and the risk of radiation. The noise level is usually moderate. As the dental practice is heavily dependent on scheduling, the general environment can become hectic at times. Therefore, the employee must be able to handle effectively the normal anxieties associated with the job.