What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hygiene Dental Assistant position at University of Toledo Physicians?
University of Toledo Physicians' mission is to improve the human condition through excellence in patient care and medical discovery. Representing more than 200 physicians, UT Physicians are leaders in clinical care, research and education of the future physicians, providing care in a wide range of medical specialties from the most complex diagnoses and treatments to primary care for the entire family. The primary site of inpatient care services is at the University of Toledo Medical Center, but many of our physicians’ practice at hospitals and medical offices throughout the region.
University of Toledo Physicians offers competitive pay and benefits including: 403B, Pension, health and tuition waiver at UT.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under close supervision from the dental faculty this hygiene assistant will perform duties in support of the dental office and operatory functions, assist in proper clinical procedures, and perform duties related to direct patient treatment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- The basic functions of this position are to perform chair side duties which include seating the patient, aspirate patients, clean and sterilize instruments and trays, set up operatory prior to treatment, clean up operatory after treatment and take necessary x-rays.
- The basic function of this position is to perform clerical duties which includes answering phones, making appointments, maintaining patient records, and maintaining supply inventory.
- Performs other duties as assigned. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 12 months of experience in dental office practices and procedures or completed a dental assisting program in lieu of experience.
Certification
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- Radiography License
Skills
- Demonstrates clinical competency in caring for patients as identified in the unit’s Scope of Care.
- Demonstrates competency in the care of the patient in the following stages of the life cycle: infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
- Effectively responds to customer service needs.
- Seeks out ways to assist patients and co-workers.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Employee works in a professional office environment with possible high stress levels. Physical demands are on a minimal basis. Occasional irregular work shifts. Rigid instrument accountability standards, exposure to unpredictable behavior of patients; exposed to contagious diseases; may be required to stand for long periods of time; and may be required to transport patients from the dental clinic.
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the people so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, height, weight, familial or marital status, or genetics.
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