Assistant, Dental Hygiene Operations (Part Time)

HCC•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Dental Hygiene Operations Assistant primarily assists dentists in the examination and treatment of patients while managing dental offices. The role supports reception and patient-record activities, screens potential dental hygiene patients, manages supplies and clinic spaces, and facilitates student rotations. It also provides administrative support to Dental Hygiene Department faculty and assists the Program Director with fiscal and operational activities, clinic business issues, and patient complaints. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, current CPR Basic Life Support, registration as a Dental Assistant, and proof of immunization records from within the last six months. One year of current front office experience is required. An Associate’s degree in Applied Science, national board certification, and dental assisting-related experience are preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current CPR Basic Life Support certification.
Registered Dental Assistant.
Proof of immunization records from within the last six months.
One year of current front office experience.
Excellent communication skills when dealing with the public and students.
Ability to multitask.
Flexibility with scheduling and duties.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Applied Science.
Certified Dental Assistant credential, having taken the National Board Dental Assisting Examination.
Dental assisting experience, including chair-side assisting, sterilization, and preparation experience.
Experience with a dental software package.

Responsibilities

Perform Dental Hygiene Clinic reception duties as needed, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and registering patients.
Manage patient records.
Assist in screening potential dental hygiene patients.
Maintain supply inventory records.
Receive and store Clinic supplies.
Facilitate students during internal assigned rotations.
Provide support services for Dental Hygiene Department faculty, including copying and collating documents.
Prepare and send patient referrals as needed.
Keep all areas of the Dental Hygiene Clinic, including the Prep Area, Dental Materials Lab, and Radiology Clinic, clean and organized.
Maintain SDS sheets for dental supplies and chemical inventory used in the Dental Hygiene Department.
Evaluate and initiate requests for services, supplies, and equipment maintenance.
Facilitate the annual college inventory process.
Facilitate the property removal process.
Assist the Dental Hygiene Program Director and faculty with planning and administering fiscal and operational activities of the Dental Hygiene Clinical area.
Analyze, recommend, and assist the Dental Hygiene Program Director in resolving clinic business operational problems and patient complaints.
Attend yearly training seminars.
Perform other job-related duties and follow other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor.