Dental Hygiene Assistant — Patient Care & Flexibility

Sonrava Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick and Vacation Time

8 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Company Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonuses

Total Rewards Program

Flexible Work Environment

Job summary

Sonrava Health in Columbus, OH seeks an enthusiastic Hygiene assistant to deliver exceptional patient experiences while in the chair and help retain patients through friendly, professional care.

You will collaborate with dentists and hygienists, perform four-handed dentistry tasks, take radiographs, sterilize rooms, review health histories, and assist with scheduling referrals in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current radiography certification required.
• Active Dental Assistant/ CDA/ EFDA/ EDDA/ QDA license, as required by state
• Current CPR/BLS certification preferred
• Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia preferred or ability to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service with chair-side manner and teamwork.
• Assist the doctor and/or hygienist with dental procedures and maintain excellent patient service and flow.
• Review patient charts prior to doctor arrival and document health history and patient consents.
• Perform four-handed dentistry tasks: fabricate temporary crowns, place rubber dam, restorations, and seating prosthodontics.
• Take, develop, and mount radiographs and intra-oral photos.
• Sterilize and prepare equipment and operatory; manage lab cases and supplies.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and OSHA/BBP safety; multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Educate patients and address questions to improve comfort.
• Assist admin in scheduling patients and referrals as needed.
• Demonstrate computer proficiency and learn new programs.

Skills

Chair-side manner

Teamwork

Four handed dentistry

Radiographs

HIPAA compliance

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Radiography certification

Dental Assistant license (CDA/EFDA/EDDA/QDA)

CPR/BLS certification

Nitrous oxide analgesia certification or ability to certify

Tools

Radiography equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Sonrava Health in Columbus, OH seeks an enthusiastic Hygiene assistant to deliver exceptional patient experiences while in the chair and help retain patients through friendly, professional care.

You will collaborate with dentists and hygienists, perform four-handed dentistry tasks, take radiographs, sterilize rooms, review health histories, and assist with scheduling referrals in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.