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Hygiene Assistant

Lightwave DentalRichmond, VA

About The Position

At River Run Dental Spa in Richmond, our dentists are a collection of the best, and we aren’t the only ones who think so. In fact, our dental spa is consistently voted a Richmond favorite by other local dental professionals as well as the general public. We invest in our doctors and staff so that they can continually provide exceptional care for their patients. 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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