Dental Hygiene Assistant - Ozark Family Dental

Lumio Dental•Joplin, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Dental Hygiene Assistant - Ozark Family Dental Lumio Dental - Apply today, and we’ll light the way! We're a dental partnership organization dedicated to preserving the integrity of private practice. We currently serve patients in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. Looking for a dental home that values you, your time, and your future? We're happy you found us! Our Ideal Hygiene Dental Assistant YOU! As a Dental Hygiene Assistant, you will ensure patients are as comfortable as possible in the dental dental chair. You will perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. Some of these responsibilities include: preparing patients for dental hygiene procedures, sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records, must be comfortable with performing tasks on a computer. Bright Smiles, Brighter Futures - Our Culture, Continuing Education programs, and Mentorship are like no other! Competitive Salary & More Benefit options included, but are not limited to, health, vision, dental, life, 401K, and MORE! Lumio company culture is caring and fun! You will love the feel and experience! Apply today and learn more!

Requirements

Must be comfortable with performing tasks on a computer.

Nice To Haves

Continuing Education programs
Mentorship

Responsibilities

Ensure patients are as comfortable as possible in the dental chair.
Perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties.
Prepare patients for dental hygiene procedures.
Sterilize and disinfect instruments.
Set up instrument trays.
Prepare materials.
Schedule appointments.
Prepare bills and receive payment for dental services.
Complete insurance forms.
Maintain records.
Expose dental diagnostic X-Rays.
Record treatment information in patient records.
Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
Polish teeth, using dental instruments including cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
Assist hygienist with perio charting and doctor’s exam.
Assist hygienist in Scaling and Root Planing Procedures.
Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
Placement of sealants as prescribed by dental hygienist and dentist.
Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dental hygienists and dentists.