What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hygiene Assistant position at Hudec Dental?
Job Details
Description
We are focused on bringing the most modern dental care into established neighborhoods without losing the personal touch. We have a large, diverse team of dental professionals to help all patients feel at ease and build relationships with them directly. We believe in creating an atmosphere in which our employees can grow and create a rewarding career within the field of dentistry.
The Hygiene Assistant is responsible for:
- Reviewing charts and treatment plans
- Opening rooms- prepare rooms for patients
- Updating medical history and contact information for patients
- Setting up room with the correct instruments, hand pieces and materials
- Breaking down and sterilizing rooms
- Maintaining clinic according to State Dental Board regulations
- Helping to maintain infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
- Writing up charts and fill out routers
- Intra-oral pictures with camera
- Taking preliminary/ opposing alginate impressions
- Taking x-rays; intra-oral or panoramic, develop/duplicate when necessary
- Talking to patients about current office promotions and programs
- Making sure patients are comfortable at all times
- Other duties as assigned
The ideal candidate will have:
- 2 years of dental assisting experience preferred
- A team player mentality
- A strong desire to learn
- High drive and energy
- Ohio Radiography License
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Dependable - more reliable than spontaneous
- People-oriented - enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
- Detail-oriented - would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
X-Ray Certification (Required)
Qualifications
Salary : $15 - $18