Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers prophylactic treatment by scaling and polishing of teeth.
• Documents area of existing restorations and notable areas of possible decay and disease for dentist’s review.
• Oversight of instrument sterilization, and oversight of competency of peers running sterilization processes.
• Takes x-rays to determine extent of any decay/disease.
• Administers fluoride treatment as needed.
• Updates medical history of patient, highlighting significant information for dentist’s review.
• Instructs patients in oral hygiene techniques, answering specific questions and providing other relevant educational information.
• Practices universal precautions and other sterilization/infection control procedures.
• Maintenance of equipment.
• Provides associated administrative support, including maintaining patient documentation, patient communication and other record-keeping.
• Performs related duties as required.

 Physical Requirements:

• Able to stand for an extended period.
• Good eyesight.
• Able to sit for an extended period.
• Occasional bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting.

• Strong communication skills – communicate directly, clearly, and effectively with patients, employees, and manager.
• Possess a positive attitude and willingness to work with others.
• Identify and resolve specific issues in conjunction with the dental manager.
• Speaks clearly and effectively.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong communication skills.
• Possess a friendly and professional demeanor within a work environment.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Carry out assignments to completion within a parameter of given instructions.
• Prescribed routines and standard acceptable practice

• Degree in Dental Hygiene.
• Certification in administration of local anesthesia.

• 1-year of Dental office experience (preferred)