Dental Assistant - Hygiene

CATALYST DENTAL ALLIES PLLC • Edmond, KS

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About The Position

The Dental Assistant - Hygiene supports the Hygiene department in providing preventative care by assisting with procedures and maintaining the supplies, equipment, and environment needed to deliver high-quality dental care in a safe, stress-free setting. The assistant may also support the DDS in providing care when necessary.

The role helps ensure efficient clinic operations through supply inventory management, clinical equipment maintenance, adherence to universal precautions and applicable federal and state requirements, and effective management of dental materials, patient records, scheduling, patient care, and communication. The position also contributes to a positive patient experience and maintains professional development through continuing education. Travel may be required. Scheduled hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM; hours may vary according to position, department, and business needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified dental assistant or trained dental assistant.
• Current Oklahoma dental assistant permit.
• CPR, first aid, radiographic, coronal polishing, and sealants certifications.
• Ability to focus on results, meet deadlines, and promote high dental care standards.
• Organization and effective planning to coordinate clinic operations.
• Ability to identify problems and provide solutions or alternatives.
• Adaptability and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Technical skills and understanding of how the position relates to the clinic organization.
• Commitment to providing patients with the best care and anticipating the needs of patients and providers (DDS, RDH).
• Ability to resolve conflict, maintain appropriate work relationships, and collaborate with others.
• Effective communication, ability to respond to difficult questions, and good listening skills.
• Interest in new opportunities and passion for patient care.
• Ability to keep up to date with advancements in dentistry.
• Experience with infection control and sterilization procedures.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and tray setups.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and dental codes.
• Ability to perform dental radiography, sealants, and coronal polishing.
• Knowledge of sterilization equipment, digital x-ray equipment, lab equipment, intra-oral cameras, lasers, and computers.
• Valid driver's license.
• Physical ability to withstand the stress and demands of an active position.
• Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, bend, perform data entry, and view a computer screen for extended periods.
• Good manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, vision, and hearing.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or more to transfer and/or turn patients, with or without assistive devices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clinic supply inventory through ongoing communication with Catalyst Purchasing.
• Oversee maintenance of clinical equipment to support efficient clinic operations and minimize interruptions and repairs.
• Follow universal precautions and applicable federal and state requirements to maintain a safe, hygienic workplace for staff and patients.
• Pursue continuing education and manage personal career development.
• Contribute to clinic profitability and success through effective management of dental materials, patient records, scheduling, patient care, and communication.
• Help maintain a positive clinical environment and patient experience.
• Display the Catalyst values of Passionate, Adaptable, Integrity, Ally, and All-In.
• Support the DDS in providing care when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED