Hygiene Assistant
About The Position
At the heart of River Run Dental in Henrico is a desire to completely transform the traditional dental experience. We stay on the cutting edge of dentistry, utilizing the most up-to-date technology and materials such as our iTero digital scanner. We focus on putting the needs of our patients above all else and by doing so, we can practice high-quality dentistry in a serene and blissful environment. Position Summary: The Hygiene Assistant is responsible for assisting the hygienist in clinical and administrative duties, including prepare patient for procedure or exam, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials and assist during dental procedures.
Requirements
- Dental assistant certification where required
- X-ray certification
- Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law
- Experience with relevant dental software
- High school diploma or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Nitrous oxide certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist the hygienist with all dental hygiene procedures including but not limited to take directions from doctor, hygienist, performing patient oral evaluations, take, develop and mount accurate and high-quality X-rays, various laboratory duties including provisional
- Maintain the highest level of confidentiality according to the HIPAA guidelines
- Adhere to safety guidelines/procedures to OSHA and practice standards
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
