Hygiene Assistant (Mesa - Phoenix, AZ)

Dental Depot - Mesa, AZ

Full-time

Mesa, AZ

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Hygiene Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting dental hygienists and dentists during patient care. This position involves preparing patients for procedures, sterilizing instruments, and assisting in various dental tasks to ensure a smooth workflow in the hygiene department. The Hygiene Assistant is also responsible for maintaining patient records, managing dental supplies, and providing patient education on oral hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental procedures.
• Sterilize or disinfect instruments and set up instrument trays.
• Assist dentist/hygienist during dental procedures.
• Record treatment information in patient records.
• Expose dental diagnostic x-rays and manage x-ray sensor care.
• Perform coronal polishing of teeth surfaces to assist the Hygienist.
• Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
• Assist Hygienist in managing medical or dental emergencies.
• Provide postoperative instructions as prescribed by Hygienist.
• Make post-operative calls to patients.
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
• Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory for the Hygiene department.
• Schedule appointments and maintain a full hygiene schedule.
• Follow up with patients on missed appointments and reschedule accordingly.
• Apply protective fluoride coating to teeth and place sealants as prescribed by Dentist.
• Comply with Dental Depot policies, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations.
• Complete other administrative and maintenance tasks as assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Organizational skills to follow systematic methods of performing tasks.
• Customer-oriented approach to meet customer needs while following procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and complete tasks in stressful situations.
• Ethical conduct conforming to accepted standards.
• Technical aptitude to comprehend complex topics and specialized information.
• Detail-oriented with attention to minute details of tasks.
• Safety awareness to identify and correct safety conditions.
• Accuracy in performing work thoroughly and correctly.
• Enthusiastic attitude towards task performance.
• Friendly demeanor towards others.
• Self-motivated to perform tasks to the best of one's ability.
• Time management skills to organize and complete work within deadlines.
• Active listening skills to understand comments and questions of others.
• Effective oral communication skills.
• Initiative to make decisions or take actions to solve problems or reach goals.
• Motivational skills to inspire oneself and others to perform their best.
• Honesty and integrity in the workplace.
• Energetic ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.