What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygiene Assistant position at Black Canyon Dental?
Great hours, long weekends! We start at 6:30am and finish just after 3:00pm. This position is for Monday through Thursday. We are looking for a hard-working, motivated dental assistant with a positive attitude to help our hygienists treat our patients with high-quality care. Experience is preferred, but not required. We offer a 401k match after one year of employment, free dental care, vision insurance, bonuses, and immediate paid time off accrual. We want to help you grow professionally as we continue to grow as a team.
Requirements:
- Registered Dental Assistant (preferred)
- X-ray Certification (preferred)
- A positive, upbeat personality
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
Responsibilities:
- Prepare patients to be seen by our hygienists
- Maintain a sterile work environment according to OSHA standards by sterilizing dental instruments and sanitizing operatories after patient use
- Set up instrument trays and treatment materials
- Obtain impressions, pour up, and trim study models
- Take X-rays of patients’ teeth
- Collect, record, and maintain the dental health records of our patients
- Collect, record, and maintain the dental treatment records of our patients
- Provide patients with information on dental hygiene and oral health
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $20