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 patients 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 :

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Dentrix,Communication skills,HIPAA,Computer Skills,Infection Control Training,Chairside Assisting,Dental Office Experience,OSHA,Medical Imaging,Outside Sales,Eaglesoft

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1