Hygiene Assistant

Davita Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company seeks a part-time Hygiene Assistant for Akron Public Schools. This role involves assisting dental professionals and providing care to patients. Candidates should have a high school diploma, dental assistant training, and preferred certifications. The position emphasizes patient care, teamwork, and effective communication.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance for the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist.
• Demonstrates competent Hygiene Assistant responsibilities.
• Participates in educational and quality efforts of the Dental Practice.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent and graduate of an accredited dental assistant training 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