Hygiene Assistant

Sonrava Health • Sarasota, FL

25d • $18 - $22

About The Position

The Hygiene Assistant supports excellent patient experiences and patient retention by providing attentive chair-side service and collaborating with doctors, hygienists, and administrative teammates. The role assists with dental procedures, prepares and maintains the operatory and equipment, supports patient education and comfort, and helps coordinate patient scheduling and referrals. The assistant also maintains accurate patient records and ensures compliance with confidentiality and safety requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current radiography certification.
• Active Dental Assistant, CDA, EFDA, EDDA, or QDA license, as required by state.
• Computer proficiency and ability to learn new programs.
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR-BLS) preferred.
• Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia, as required by state, or ability to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and chair-side manner while demonstrating teamwork.
• Assist doctors and hygienists with dental procedures while maintaining patient service, integrity, and workflow.
• Review patient charts before the doctor arrives; document patient information and health history during exams and treatment; and ensure required consents are completed before treatment.
• Perform four-handed dentistry tasks, including fabricating temporary crowns, placing rubber dams, placing amalgam and composite restorations, assisting with seating permanent and removable prosthodontics, coronal polishing, and sealant placement.
• Take, develop, and mount accurate, high-quality radiographs and intraoral photographs.
• Clean, sterilize, and prepare equipment and the operatory before and after appointments.
• Track incoming and outgoing lab cases and monitor and order dental supplies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and follow OSHA and blood-borne pathogen safety policies and procedures.
• Assist with patient education and address patient questions or concerns to help patients feel comfortable.
• Assist the business administrative team with scheduling patients and submitting referrals when clinically necessary.
• Multi-task and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment.
• Use computers and learn new programs.

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation time.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Affordable short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Affordable accidental and critical illness insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Referral bonuses.
• Total Rewards Program.
• Annual performance reviews.
• Flexible work environment to offer work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED