GP - Hygiene Assistant 1

West-10th-Dental-Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

West-10th-Dental-Group seeks a Hygiene Assistant to support the hygienist and deliver patient-centered care in a fast-paced Indianapolis office. You will help with room setup, sterilization, patient check-in, and administrative tasks to keep the schedule running smoothly.

Primary duties include seating patients, taking vitals, obtaining consents, assisting with charting, radiographs, intraoral photos, and basic lab tasks like model pouring and whitening tray fabrication.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• Coronal Polishing certification may be required for pediatrics.
• X-ray techniques and basic computer skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up rooms for hygiene procedures and sterilize after each patient.
• Seat patients, take vitals, obtain consents, assist with charting.
• Review medical and dental history; educate patients on oral hygiene.
• Assist with radiographs and intraoral photos; pour models and fabricate whitening trays.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Sterilization procedures

Education

High school diploma

Basic Dental assisting course

CPR certification

Coronal Polishing certification

Tools

X-ray techniques

Dental software

Computer

Job description

Job Title: Hygiene Assistant

Reports to (Title): Practice Manager, Doctor

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Matrix to: Regional Development Officer

Job Summary:

Assist the hygienist in delivering excellent patient care. The scope of work encompasses a variety of clinical duties that promote effective and efficient operation of the practice and foster favorable relationships with patients, staff, and dentists of the practice.

Essential Functions:

The following is a summary of the essential functions for this position. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below, and specific job functions may change periodically.

1. Set up rooms for all hygiene procedures. After each patient, sterilize operatory and instrumentation according to OSHA/CDC standards. Stock/restock the room with instruments and supplies prior to each procedure.
2. Seat patients, take vitals, and obtain consents. Assist the hygienist with patient charting. Schedule the patient's next appointment, and assist with schedule coordination.
3. Review medical and dental history. Assist with patient education/oral hygiene instruction. Obtain necessary diagnostic procedures, which may include radiographs and intraoral photos.
4. Perform lab duties such as pouring models and fabricating whitening trays.

Basic Education, Training, and Experience Required:

Required

• CPR certification, Coronal Polishing(Pedo practices only), radiographs within 6 months of hire date
• X-ray techniques, computer, fax machine, copier

Preferred

• High school diploma
• Basic Dental assisting course completed
• Certain states may require licensing
• Hard tissue charting, review medical and dental history, provide oral hygiene instructions, sterilization of operatory and instruments, take impressions, trim models, and fabricate trays.
• Intraoral camera, caries detection, and open dental software
• Digital radiograph technology and clerical skills

Physical Requirements/Workplace Conditions:

Check the box that most appropriately describes the requirements for the position. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet these requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

• Max # of Pounds: Never, Occasionally (1% - 33%), Frequently (34% - 66%), Continuously (67% - 100%)
• Lifting: X
• Carrying: X
• Pushing: X
• Pulling: X
• Walking: N/A, X
• Sitting: X
• Elevated Work: N/A, X
• Balance: N/A, X
• Crawling: N/A, X
• Crouching: N/A, X
• Kneeling: N/A, X
• Half-Kneeling: N/A, X
• Stair Climbing: N/A, X
• Step Ladder: N/A, X
• Climbing: N/A, X
• Bio-Hazardous Materials Exposure (bloodborne pathogens): N/A, X
• Hazardous Materials Exposure (chemical): N/A, X
• Latex Exposure: N/A, X
• Non-Climate controlled environmental exposure: N/A, X
• Vision Requirements: Near (20 in. or less), N/A, X
• Far (20 ft. or more): X
• Color Vision Required: Yes/No, No