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Position Summary
Assist Hygienist, set up equipment, prepare patient for hygiene treatment, and keep records.
Essential Functions
- Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist/hygienist during dental procedures.
- Record treatment information in patient records.
- Expose dental diagnostic x-rays. Responsible for x-ray sensor care and guidelines.
- Coronal polish all surfaces of the teeth efficiently to assist the Hygienist during preventative and/or periodontal visits.
- Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
- Assist Hygienist in managing medical or dental emergencies.
- Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by Hygienist.
- Make post-operative calls to patients.
- Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
- Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory for Hygiene department.
- Schedule appointments, make necessary calls to maintain a full hygiene schedule, and follow up on missed appointments.
- Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
- Placement of sealants as prescribed by Dentist.
- Relocate to other Dental Depot clinics as needed, either permanently or short-term, based on office needs.
- Comply with Dental Depot policies, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations.
- Perform administrative and maintenance tasks as assigned.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Skills & Abilities
Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Experience: Completion of Dental Assisting school or minimum three months experience in a dental office.
Certifications: Dental Assistant permit within 30 days of employment; Coronal Polish and Radiation Certificates within six months.
Computer Skills: Knowledge of dental software (Eaglesoft preferred) and Microsoft Office.
Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, annual Motor Vehicle Record Check, and signed Hepatitis B Vaccination Form.
Position Qualifications
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Organized
- Customer Oriented
- Working Under Pressure
- Ethical
- Technical Aptitude
- Detail Oriented
- Safety Awareness
- Accuracy
- Enthusiastic
- Friendly
- Self-Motivated
- Time Management
- Active Listening
- Communication, Oral
- Initiative
- Motivation
- Honesty / Integrity
- Energetic
Additional Details
- Seniority Level: Entry level
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Job Function: Administrative
- Industries: Hospitals and Health Care