Hygiene Assistant

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children's is looking for a part-time Hygiene Assistant to join their Dental Clinic, providing essential support to dental professionals and personalized care to patients. This role requires a high school diploma, relevant training, and certification, with at least 2 years of experience preferred. If you have a passion for patient care and contributing to dental health in a school-based setting, this is an excellent opportunity to make a difference.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years clinical experience in dental assisting preferred.
• Current certificate to practice dental radiography in Ohio required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist/hygienist and provide guidance for Dental Clinic patients.
• Participate in safety and quality efforts of the Dental Practice.
• Demonstrate competent Hygiene Assistant responsibilities.

Skills

Patient Care

Hygiene Practices

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited dental assistant training program

Associate's degree

Tools

Electronic medical records

Microsoft Office

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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.

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

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

Other Information

Technical Expertise

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

Education And Experience

• 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.
• Certification: Current certificate to practice dental radiography in State of Ohio is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) required or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Years of relevant experience: Minimum 2 or more years of clinical experience in dental assisting preferred.
• Years of experience supervising: None.
  
  

Part Time

FTE: 0.400000

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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