Hygiene Assistant

Sonrava Health; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick and Vacation Time

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Company Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonuses

Total Rewards Program

Flexible Work Environment

Job summary

Sonrava Health in North Carolina seeks an enthusiastic Hygiene Assistant to provide exceptional patient experiences while in the chair and contribute to strong patient retention. You will support the doctor and hygienists, perform four-handed dentistry tasks, take radiographs, and help maintain a clean, organized operatory.

The role requires current radiography certification and Dental Assistant licensure as per state regulations, with CPR certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current radiography certification required.
• Active Dental Assistant license as required by state.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred.
• Nitrous oxide analgesia certification preferred or able to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service with chair-side manner and teamwork.
• Assist the doctor and hygienists with dental procedures and patient flow.
• Review patient charts before arrival and document health history.
• Perform four-handed dentistry tasks and assist with prosthodontics.
• Take and mount radiographs and intraoral photos.
• Sterilize and prepare equipment and operatory.
• Track lab cases and manage supplies.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and safety standards (OSHA); multi-task in a fast-paced setting.
• Educate patients and assist with scheduling referrals.

Skills

Customer service

Chair-side manner

Teamwork

HIPAA compliance

Radiography

Education

High school diploma

Radiography certification

Dental Assistant license

CPR certification

Nitrous oxide analgesia certification

Tools

Dental software

Sterilization equipment

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 provideexcellent 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) 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 preferredas 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