Assistant, Dental Hygiene Operations (Part Time)

Houston Community College•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Dental Hygiene Operations Assistant primarily assists dentists with patient examinations and treatment while managing dental offices. The role supports the Dental Hygiene Clinic’s reception and administrative functions, maintains patient records and supply inventory, assists with patient screening and referrals, and supports students and faculty. The assistant also maintains clinic cleanliness and organization, manages Safety Data Sheets and chemical inventory, coordinates service and maintenance requests, and helps with inventory and property-removal processes. The position assists the Dental Hygiene Program Director and faculty with fiscal and operational activities and helps address clinic business problems and patient complaints. Yearly training seminars are required. Other job-related duties may be assigned, and responsibilities may be revised.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current CPR Basic Life Support certification.
Registered Dental Assistant credential.
Proof of immunization records dated 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, including having taken the National Board Dental Assisting Examination.
Dental assisting experience, including chair-side assisting, sterilization, and preparation.
Experience with dental software packages.

Responsibilities

Perform reception duties for the Dental Hygiene Clinic, 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 assigned internal rotations.
Provide support services to 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 Safety Data 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 for 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.