Assistant, Dental Hygiene Operations (Part Time)

Houston Community College•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Hygiene Operations Assistant is primarily responsible for assisting the dentists in the examination and treatment of patients, while managing dental offices. This role plays a central part in keeping the everyday operations of the Dental Hygiene Clinic running smoothly. The assistant will manage patient records, assist in screening potential patients, maintain supply inventory, and act as a facilitator for students during rotations. They will also provide support services to faculty, prepare patient referrals, and ensure the cleanliness and organization of clinic areas. Additionally, the role involves maintaining SDS sheets, evaluating and initiating requests for services and equipment maintenance, and facilitating college inventory and property removal processes. The assistant will also support the Dental Hygiene Program Director and faculty in the planning and administration of fiscal and operational activities, and assist in resolving operational problems and patient complaints. Attendance at yearly training seminars is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Current CPR Basic Life Support required.
Registered Dental Assistant required.
Proof of immunizations records (within last 6 months) required.
1 year current front office experience required.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Applied Science preferred.
Certified Dental Assistant, having taken the National Board Dental Assisting Examination, preferred but not required.
Dental assisting experience, chair-side assisting, and sterilization and preparation and dental software package experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform reception duties as needed for the Dental Hygiene Clinic, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and registering patients.
Manage patient records.
Assist in screening of potential dental hygiene patients.
Maintain supply inventory records.
Receive and store Clinic supplies.
Act as a facilitator for students during the internal assigned rotations.
Perform support services needed by the Dental Hygiene Department faculty, including copying and collating of documents.
Prepare and sends patient referrals as needed.
Ensure all areas of the Dental Hygiene Clinic including, Prep Area, Dental Materials Lab, Radiology Clinic etc., are kept at optimum cleanliness and organization.
Maintain SDS Sheets on all dental supplies and chemical inventory utilized 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 in the planning and administration of the fiscal and operational activities of the Dental Hygiene Clinical area.
Analyze, recommend, and assist the Dental Hygiene Program Director in the resolution of Clinic business operational problems and patient complaints.
Attend yearly training seminars.