What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygiene Assistant position at Willow Dental?
Job description
We are looking for a competent dental hygiene assistant to join our team to assist our hygienist.
Mon: 8a-5p, Tues: 8a-5p, Wed: 8a-5p, Thurs: 8a-5p
Seeking excellent customer service and ability to lift dental tasks off the hygienists shoulders. Dental hygiene assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct and indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Hourly compensation based on experience and performance. Submit resume for review.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients in the dental office
- Prepare patients for their appointment
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the hygienist with sterilizing rooms and equipment
- Update medical history for patients and schedule them for their next visit
- Assist doctor with examination and execute future treatment needs with front desk staff
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Treatment plan in Eaglesoft
Skills
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- Additional certification or training is an asset
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- No nights
- No weekends
Experience:
- Eaglesoft: 1 year (Preferred)
- Patient care: 1 year (Required)
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
- Customer service: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- New Berlin, WI 53151 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- New Berlin, WI 53151: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 34 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $21
