Dental Hygiene Assistant - Jenks Dental Co.

Lumio Dental•Jenks, OK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Jenks Dental Co. is seeking a Dental Hygiene Assistant to ensure patients are comfortable during dental procedures. This role involves a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. The ideal candidate will prepare patients, sterilize instruments, set up trays, prepare materials, schedule appointments, handle billing and payments, complete insurance forms, and maintain records. Proficiency with computer tasks is required. Jenks Dental Co. emphasizes a culture of continuing education and mentorship.

Requirements

Perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties
Comfortable with performing tasks on a computer

Responsibilities

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