Hygiene Assistant (Mesa)

Dental Depot•Mesa, AZ

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists the Hygienist in providing dental hygiene treatment, including preparing patients, sterilizing equipment, setting up instrument trays, and assisting during procedures. The role involves recording treatment information, taking x-rays, performing coronal polishing, recording patient histories and vital signs, and assisting in managing dental emergencies. Additionally, the Hygiene Assistant provides post-operative instructions and calls, educates patients on oral hygiene, manages dental supply inventory, schedules appointments, and applies fluoride and sealants. The position may require relocation to other Dental Depot clinics and adherence to company, OSHA, and HIPAA policies. Administrative and maintenance tasks may also be assigned.

Requirements

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
Completion of Dental Assisting school or minimum three months experience in a dental office.
Dental Assistant permit within 30 days of employment required.
Coronal Polish Certificate and Radiation Certificate within six month of employment required.
Dental Software knowledge (Eaglesoft knowledge preferred, but not required.)
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office products.
Must have a valid driver's license, proof of valid vehicle insurance and must have annual Motor Vehicle Record Check, as a condition of employment if employee operates any Company owned vehicles or drives their own personal vehicle for Company business purposes.
Must have signed the Hepatitis B Vaccination Form declining or accepting the vaccination within 30 days of Employment.

Nice To Haves

Eaglesoft knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist/hygienist during dental procedures.
Record treatment information in patient records.
Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
Coronal polish all surfaces of the teeth efficiently to assist the Hygienist during the patient’s preventative and/or periodontal visit.
Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
Assist Hygienist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by Hygienist.
Make post-operative calls to patients.
Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory for Hygiene department.
Schedule appointments, make any necessary calls to maintain a full hygiene schedule.
Follow up with patient on any missed appointments and reschedule accordingly.
Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
Placement of sealants as prescribed by Dentist.
Complies with: Dental Depot policies and procedures; OSHA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and HIPAA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Complete other Administrative and Maintenance tasks as assigned by Management.