Job Summary:

The Hygiene Assistant is responsible for assisting the dentist and dental hygienist in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients. The Hygiene Assistant is also responsible for sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies.

Essential Duties:

• Setting up treatment rooms for procedures.
• Preparing and maintaining dental instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Showing care, concern, and helping patients feel comfortable.
• Reviewing health histories according to the practice's protocol.
• Performing expanded functions and other tasks assigned by the dentist.
• Preparing dental materials cements, composite, impression materials, etc.
• Charting patients and recording the date, service rendered and any charges.
• Ensuring that accurate treatment notes are recorded in patients' charts.
• Providing patients with instructions and demonstrating proper techniques when necessary.
• Oversee cleanliness of treatment room according to sterilization procedures and OSHA regulations.
• Ensure office sterilization procedures are documented.
• Seat hygiene patients.
• Take radiographs.
• Sit in with doctor on exams as needed.
• Apply fluoride varnish and walk patients to check out, with clear hand off for the front desk person.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication and people skills
• Well organized and reliable
• Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations.

Hours:

• Tuesday through Thursday 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Education / Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Special Requirements/Certifications/Licenses:

• DAI Certification
• X-Ray Certification