Hygiene Assistant
Lightwave Dental•Colonial Heights, VA
•$18 - $20•Onsite
About The Position
At River Run Dental Spa in Colonial Heights, VA, our team of dentists and hygienists do everything from dental cleanings to crowns to dentures to tooth extractions. Together we diagnose, treat, and manage our patients’ overall oral healthcare needs. We focus on preventing oral disease whenever possible and pride ourselves on quality routine dental care.
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 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.
- 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
Benefits
- health and dental benefits
- 401(k)
- holiday pay
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
