What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hygiene Assistant position at North American Dental Group?
Overview
Grove Dental Associates - Lombard, IL
Hygiene Assistant
“Open Up” to A Whole New Dental Experience
Imagine working in a place which delivers best in class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first, every visit. Our guiding principle is empathy, and we want you to join us on our mission to transform the dental experience. Our practice partners with North American Dental Group which provides us with the necessary support in order to fulfill our purpose of ensuring excellent patient care.
Hours of Operation
Full Time (10 Hour days) - 4 days per week - 7:30am-6:00pm
Every other Saturday
Responsibilities
Skills Required to Make a Great “Impression” on Our Team
- Provide assistance to the dental hygienist to prepare the room, seat patients, and take proper documentation of the patients visit
- Ability to record and review patients’ health history, make chart entries under the direction of the Doctor or hygienist, and assures completion of all necessary forms and signatures needed
- Educate patients on their treatment plans as well as maintaining their oral health
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment possessing excellent interpersonal skills such as establishing positive relationships with our team and patients
- Ability to communicate professionally both orally and in writing with a service-oriented approach
Qualifications
So How Can You “Fill” This Role?
- Dental Assisting Certification, state required education, or prior on the job training
- One or more years of experience preferred
- Radiography/ X-RAY certification for respective state
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patients
“Brace” Yourself…It only Gets Better
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401k
- Competitive paid time off for full-time and part-time team members which increases as you grow in your career with us
- Constant opportunities for career growth and continuing education
- An exciting atmosphere that allows for freedom and individuality – enabling our team to always strive to do the best for our patients
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
