Assisted Hygienist

Responsibilities:

Skills/ Abilities ·

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 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