Dental Hygiene Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Prep

West 10th Dental Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

West 10th Dental Group is seeking a dental assistant to prepare rooms for hygiene procedures, sterilize between patients, and restock supplies. You will seat patients, take vitals, obtain consents, assist the hygienist with charting, and help schedule follow-up appointments.

You will review patient histories and provide oral hygiene instruction. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, radiology certification within the required timeframe, CPR certification, and the ability to pass

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Radiology certification must be obtained within required timeframe.
• CPR certification must be current and obtained within the required timeframe.
• Background check and drug screening must be passed.

Responsibilities

• Set up a room for hygiene procedures and sterilize after each patient; restock supplies after each appointment.
• Seat patients, take vitals, obtain consents; assist hygienist with charting and scheduling next appointments.
• Review medical and dental history; provide patient education on oral hygiene.

Skills

Patient support

Vital signs

Patient education

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Radiology certification

CPR certification

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Radiology equipment

Job description

West 10th Dental Group is seeking a dental assistant to prepare rooms for hygiene procedures, sterilize between patients, and restock supplies. You will seat patients, take vitals, obtain consents, assist the hygienist with charting, and help schedule follow-up appointments.

You will review patient histories and provide oral hygiene instruction. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, radiology certification within the required timeframe, CPR certification, and the ability to pass