Hygiene Assistant

Sonrava Health; Concord (DE); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Sonrava Health is seeking an enthusiastic Hygiene assistant to support the dentist and hygienist, delivering excellent patient experiences and maintaining quality care while in the chair.

You will assist with procedures, manage radiographs, sterilization, chart review, and patient education. A high school diploma, radiography certification, and an active Dental Assistant license are required or state-specific equivalents; CPR-BLS and nitrous oxide certs are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current radiography certification is required.
• Active Dental Assistant license may be required by state.
• CPR-BLS certification is preferred.
• Nitrous oxide/Oxygen analgesia certification is preferred or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional chair-side patient service and collaborate with the dental team.
• Assist doctor and hygienist with procedures, maintaining patient flow and service quality.
• Review charts and document health history with patient consent prior to treatment.
• Prepare instruments and operatory, sterilize equipment, and manage radiographs and photos.
• Track lab cases and monitor dental supplies; ensure HIPAA compliance and safety.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current radiography certification

Active Dental Assistant license (CDA/EFDA/EDDA/QDA) per state

CPR-BLS certification preferred

Nitrous oxide/Oxygen analgesia certification preferred

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Hygiene assistant that loves building and maintaining positive relationships with patients who is flexible, and willing to collaborate with other team members. What if you could be rewarded for doing what you love, with a team that supports you, in an environment where there is a shared passion for quality patient care? Your primary role is to provide excellent patient experiences while "in the chair", and overall patient retention.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service, with excellent chair-side manner, while demonstrating teamwork.
• Assist the doctor and/or hygienist(s) with dental procedures, maintain excellent patient service, integrity, flow.
• Review patient charts prior to doctor arrival, document appropriate patient information and health history during the exam and treatment, ensure all patient consents are completed prior to treatment.
• Four Handed Dentistry – fabricate temporary crowns, place rubber dam, place amalgam and composite restorations, assist with seating permanent/removable prosthodontics, coronal polishing, sealant placement.
• Ability to take, develop and “mount” accurate, high quality radiographs/intra-oral photos.
• Clean, sterilize and prepare the equipment and operatory, prior to and after a patient’s appointment.
• Track the incoming and outgoing lab cases, monitor and order dental supplies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance, follow safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and BBP (Blood-borne Pathogens) and ability to multi-task and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment.
• Assist in educating the patients and address their questions and/or concerns to help them feel more comfortable.
• Assist the business administrative team in scheduling patients and submitting referrals as clinically necessary.
• Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs.

Qualifications

Education/Certification(s):

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required
• Current radiography certification required.
• Active Dental Assistant/ CDA/ EFDA/ EDDA/ QDA license, as required by state
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR- BLS) preferred
• Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia preferred as required by state, or ability to become certified.

Benefits:

• Paid Sick and Vacation Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Affordable Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Affordable Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonuses
• Total Rewards Program
• Annual Performance Reviews
• We Provide a Flexible Work Environment to Offer Work/Life Balance