Hygiene Assistant

Dr Lane & Associates
Angier, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/16/2023 CLOSED ON 8/29/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hygiene Assistant position at Dr Lane & Associates?

At Lane & Associates Family Dentistry, we love to make you smile! We are currently seeking a Hygiene Assistant to join our top notch, fun loving team at our Angier office! We offer:
  • Competitive Pay!
  • Insurance Coverage Plans (Life/Health/Vision/FSA/HSA, Dental Benefits)
  • Performance Bonuses!
  • 401K Employer Match Plan!
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Half Day Fridays!
  • Company social events & fun marketing campaigns throughout the year!
  • Employee discounts program at major retailers!
  • and so much more!

Lane & Associates Family Dentistry provides 5-star patient care and service in a family friendly atmosphere. Come see why working at Lane & Associates Family Dentistry will make you smile! Join our team today!

Overall Responsibility:

Hygiene Assistants are responsible for patient clerical duties, and charting maintenance duties. The hygiene assistant’s job is to assist the hygienist to make the hygienist more efficient and productive.  Their direct involvement with the patients is largely at the discretion of the hygienist. It is the hygienist’s goal for the hygiene assistant to play an active role and become as knowledgeable as possible in their field to further ensure that patient’s needs are met and to make the hygienist that much more efficient.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

Daily/Weekly/Monthly Tasks will include, but are not limited to:

  • Ensure treatment room is stocked, disinfected, and setup for each appointment
  • Greets and introduces position to each patient
  • Updates health history and obtains blood pressure upon each visit (If hygienist wants them to)
  • Charts and documents all procedures performed and indicate next treatment to be performed
  • Works in unity with other clinical staff to ensure proper appearance of lab and treatment rooms
  • Charts procedures to include patient conditions, medical and dental histories, treatment procedures and patient comments
  • Exposes digital radiographs
  • Reinforces recommendations for treatment
  • Coordinates the office recall system with hygienist
  • Maintains inventory control in the hygiene rooms and sterilizes instruments
  • Shares maintenance duties as required
  • Performs recurring and routine work independently
  • Depending on workload, assists in monitoring the schedule and confirming appointments
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills and Attributes

  • Excellent planning and organizational skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Professional appearance and manner 

Job Specifications: 

  • HS Diploma or GED
  • X-ray certification
  • DAI Certification
  • Ability to lift 15-20lbs.
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