Hygiene Assistant

Refresh Dental • Poland, OH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Our dental practice is dedicated to providing best-in-class patient care with a guiding principle of empathy. We aim to transform the dental experience by putting every patient first. We partner with North American Dental Group, which provides us with the necessary support to ensure excellent patient care. We utilize our individuality and dental expertise to practice group dentistry, ensuring every patient leaves our office satisfied. We are looking for driven and passionate individuals to help us pioneer a new culture of dentistry and improve oral health.

Requirements

• Dental Assisting Certification or prior on the job training
• Radiography/ X-RAY certification for respective state
• CPR Certification required
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patient.

Nice To Haves

• 1-5 years of experience preferred; will consider new graduates

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent chair-side clinical support and assistance to Doctors and Hygienists which includes but is not limited to: charting, operatory set/clean up, and patient education.
• Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction and assures completion of forms and signatures in dental software.
• Reviews the daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
• Prepares patients, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, maintains chain of asepsis, prepares materials, and assists dentists during dental procedures following OSHA guidelines.
• Exposes and develops dental diagnostic radiographs.
• Follows OSHA regulations and safety requirements to include compliance with HIPAA guidelines, CPR, X-rays, and other required certifications and registrations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401k
• Competitive paid time off for full-time and part-time team members which increases as you grow in your career with us
• Constant opportunities for career growth and continuing education
• An exciting atmosphere that allows for freedom and individuality – enabling our team to always strive to do the best for our patients

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed