Hygiene Assistant

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a part-time Hygiene Assistant at Akron Public Schools. The role involves assisting dental professionals and providing individualized instruction to patients in a dental clinic setting. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with dental assistant training.
• Current certificate to practice dental radiography in Ohio required.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in providing patient care.
• Provides guidance to all dental clinic and school-based patients.
• Participates in safety and quality efforts of the dental practice.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Patient care

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Graduate of accredited dental assistant program

Associate's degree

Tools

Electronic medical records

Microsoft Office

Job description

Part-time, 16 Hours/Week

Variable Days

Onsite: Akron Public Schools

Summary:

The Hygiene Assistant provides efficient assistance for the dentist and/or dental hygienist and individualized instruction and guidance to all Dental Clinic and School based patients.

Responsibilities:

1. Provides efficient assistance for the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist and individualized instruction and guidance to all Dental Clinic or School based patients.
2. Demonstrates competent Hygiene Assistant responsibilities in providing age-appropriate care and service to patients
3. Participates in the educational, safety and quality efforts of the Dental Practice and School Health
4. Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

1. Experience as a chairside assistant in “4-handed dentistry” is preferred.
2. Experience treating and teaching healthy and medically compromised patients is preferred.
3. Experience with electronic medical records is preferred.
4. Experience working with various levels within an organization is preferred.
5. Experience in healthcare is preferred.
6. Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is preferred.

Education and Experience

1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent and graduate of an accredited dental assistant training program or the equivalent in applicable experience is required. Associate's degree preferred.
2. Certification: Current certificate to practice dental radiography in State of Ohio is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) required or willingness to obtain upon hire.
3. Years of relevant experience: Minimum 2 or more years of clinical experience in dental assisting preferred.
4. Years of experience supervising: None.

Part Time

FTE: 0.400000