Hygiene Assistant

Dental Office•Tulsa, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Harvard Dental is seeking a Hygiene Assistant/Front Office to join our dedicated team! Our practice proudly provides the community with comfortable, pain-free dental care using state-of-the-art technology and modern techniques. If you have a positive personality, excellent verbal skills, and the ability to multitask and meet our qualifications below, submit your resume today! A Dental Hygiene Assistant supports the dental hygienist in providing preventive oral healthcare services. This role involves preparing treatment rooms, assisting during hygiene procedures, sterilizing instruments, maintaining patient records, and ensuring patients are comfortable throughout their visit. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering excellent patient care.

Requirements

2+ years of Hygiene Assisting experience is highly preferred
Experience with front office duties is a plus
Knowledge of Dentrix software
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred
Ideal Certifications: Coronal Polishing, EFDA, N2O, Radiology, and RDA

Responsibilities

Prepare treatment rooms and organize instruments before patient appointments
Assist the dental hygienist during cleanings, periodontal procedures, and other preventive treatments
Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment according to infection control guidelines
Escort patients to treatment rooms and help them feel comfortable
Update and maintain accurate patient records and medical histories
Take and process dental X-rays (where permitted by state regulations and certification)
Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques as directed by the hygienist or dentist
Stock treatment rooms and monitor inventory of dental supplies
Schedule appointments and assist with front office duties as needed
Follow OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control protocols