Jenks Dental Co. - Dental Hygiene Assistant

Lumio Dental•Jenks, OK

15d

About The Position

Jenks Dental Co. is seeking a Dental Hygiene Assistant to ensure patients are comfortable during dental procedures. This role involves patient care, office, and laboratory duties, including preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, setting up trays, scheduling appointments, handling billing and payments, completing insurance forms, maintaining records, and performing computer-based tasks. The company emphasizes a culture of continuing education and mentorship.

Requirements

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.
Perform tasks on a computer.
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.