What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hygiene Assistant position at Springs Dentistry?
Progressive, multi-doctor dental practice seeking experienced Hygiene Assistant. Our practice has been voted "Best of the Springs" Dental Practice since 2014 by our patients and the Gazette awarded us "Best Workplace" for employees. We are a cosmetic and general practice conveniently located in Colorado Springs. Our growing, beautiful state-of-the-art dental practice is seeking a full-time Hygiene Assistant If you are a team player who believes in providing the very best in care, enjoys having time to develop wonderful relationships, looking for a professional yet friendly environment- please give us a call. We laugh, we learn, we grow together, and we have a lot of fun. We would love to hear from you! Job responsibilities / duties : Ensure patients comfort during procedures Preparing operatories for treatment Sterilizing instruments Directly assist hygienist during procedures Review Hygienist schedule and help maintain patient flow throughout the day Take x-rays and intraoral photos Accurately and efficiently treatment plan based on doctor’s diagnosis Scheduling patients Providing patient education and post-operative instruction Dental charting and coding Ensure compliance with infection control protocols Perform lab duties such as pouring models, taking impressions, and fabricating temporary crowns as necessary Ordering supplies and maintaining budgets Administrative tasks such as answering phones, calling labs, and patient follow-up calls Stock supplies and maintain equipment Accurately document and maintain Patient Health Information Collaboration with team-members Qualifications : High School Diploma or equivalent CPR / BLS certification required Completion of an accredited dental assisting program preferred Radiology Certification required Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments Proficiency in dental patient management software such as Open Dental or Dentrix Strong teamwork and communication skills Ability to multi-task Attention to detail Adaptability Benefits : Medical with company paid contribution Dental Vision Company paid Basic Life Ancillary benefits Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance Critical Illness Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Accident Competitive 401K – up to 4% match Competitive PTO Paid Holidays A fun, friendly, and collaborative culture – focus on a healthy work / life balance About Springs Dentistry Springs Dentistry has been in practice for over 40 years and is owned by Dr. John Lydiatt & Dr. Jessica Duru. We have a wonderful associate, Dr. Devonshire Whyte, who shares their vision. By continuing to advance and embrace technologies we have kept multigenerational patients coming back for decades. Our staff strives for the best quality care for our patients. We believe in hard work, but we also enjoy each other as team members. We inspire a fun, friendly, and collaborative culture with a focus on a healthy work / life balance. Nominated and voted on by our team, we have been awarded the Gazette's, " Best Workplaces" since 2018. Powered by JazzHR