Assisted Hygienist

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• Provide exceptional customer service, with excellent chair‑side manner, while demonstrating teamwork
• Assist the doctor and/or hygienist(s) with dental procedures and maintain excellent patient service, integrity, and flow
• Review patient charts prior to doctor arrival, document appropriate patient information and health history during the exam and treatment, and ensure all patient consents are completed before treatment
• Four‑handed dentistry: fabricate temporary crowns, place rubber dam, place amalgam and composite restorations, assist with seating permanent/removable prosthodontics, perform coronal polishing and sealant placement
• Ability to take, develop, and mount accurate, high‑quality radiographs/intra‑oral photos
• Clean, sterilize, and prepare the equipment and operatory before and after a patient’s appointment
• Track incoming and outgoing lab cases, monitor and order dental supplies
• Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance, follow safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and BBP (Blood‑borne Pathogens) and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment
• Assist patients by addressing their questions and concerns to help them feel more comfortable
• Assist the business administrative team in scheduling patients and submitting referrals as clinically necessary
• Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs

• Provide exceptional customer service, with excellent chair‑side manner, while demonstrating teamwork
• Assist the doctor and/or hygienist(s) with dental procedures and maintain excellent patient service, integrity, and flow
• Review patient charts prior to doctor arrival, document appropriate patient information and health history during the exam and treatment, and ensure all patient consents are completed before treatment
• Four‑handed dentistry: fabricate temporary crowns, place rubber dam, place amalgam and composite restorations, assist with seating permanent/removable prosthodontics, perform coronal polishing and sealant placement
• Ability to take, develop, and mount accurate, high‑quality radiographs/intra‑oral photos
• Clean, sterilize, and prepare the equipment and operatory before and after a patient’s appointment
• Track incoming and outgoing lab cases, monitor and order dental supplies
• Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance, follow safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and BBP (Blood‑borne Pathogens) and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment
• Assist patients by addressing their questions and concerns to help them feel more comfortable
• Assist the business administrative team in scheduling patients and submitting referrals as clinically necessary
• Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required
• Current radiography certification required
• Active Dental Assistant, CDA, EFDA, EDDA, or QDA license as required by state
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR‑BLS) preferred
• Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia preferred or the ability to become certified

• Paid Sick and Vacation Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Affordable Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Affordable Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonuses
• Total Rewards Program
• Annual Performance Reviews
• Flexible Work Environment to offer Work/Life Balance

• Associate

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Wellness and Fitness Services, Medical Practices, and Hospitals and Health Care