What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygiene Assistant position at NuSmile Dental?
We are looking for a dental hygiene assistant who will make the hygienist schedule more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the hygienist shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. Should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers in the dental office
- Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records
Skills
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Good computer skills. Dentrix software knowledge is a plus.
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
Hours we are looking to fill are: Monday 10-5. Tuesday 10-5. Wednesday 10-5.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- No nights
- No weekends
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
- Dental Assistants: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $20