What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hygiene Assistant position at Select Dental Management?
We are looking for a knowledgeable, dedicated Hygiene Assistant to join our team.
Schedule: Mon, Wed- 8:15am-7 pm; Tues 8:15am-5pm, Thurs 8:15am-3pm and Fri 8am-1pm
What we offer:
- PTO, paid holidays, office closure days
- Monthly bonus incentives
- Medical, Vision and Dental allowance
- 401(k) Eligibility
*Benefits are subject to change and eligibility*
Requirements:
- At least one year of dental assisting experience.
- Current CPR certification.
- Other State License/Certification Requirements based on the state you are employed in.
- Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Greet and prepare patients for treatment promptly, pleasantly, and professionally.
- Sterilize and prepare instruments for tray setups before dental procedures.
- Take diagnostic-digital imaging as prescribed by the dentists.
- Practice within the legal scope of assistant duties with or without certification, depending on state regulations.
- Maintain meticulous records on patient charts and documents.
- Set up and break down rooms according to infection control protocols between patients.
- Communicate patient and equipment needs with co-workers.
- Adhere to OSHA guidelines, HIPAA Privacy Policy, and clinical operating procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by Practice Leader and/or Dentist.
Our Mission & Values: Drive All Decisions and Actions “To Make Our Teams, Patients, and Practices Happier and Healthier!”
- Positive Energy – We are enthusiastic, empathetic, compassionate, optimistic, generous, kind, and passionate.
- Partnership – Work collaboratively together to achieve shared goals. We accomplish more together than as individuals. We are better together.
- Communication – Set clear expectations and feedback to our patients and team members.
- Growth - We strive to continuously improve and are goal-oriented. We grow always in all ways.