Hygiene Assistant; Power & Baseline

Position Summary

Assist Hygienist, set up equipment, prepare patient for hygiene treatment and keep records.

• 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. Responsible for x‑ray sensor care and guidelines.
• 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.
• Position may be required to relocate to other Dental Depot clinics either permanently or on a short‑term basis due to office needs, as needed at the discretion of Management.
• Comply 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.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED):
Required.

Experience: Completion of Dental Assisting school or minimum three months experience in a dental office.

Certifications & Licenses: Dental Assistant permit within 30 days of employment;
Coronal Polish Certificate and Radiation Certificate within six months of employment.

Computer

Skills:

Dental Software knowledge (Eaglesoft preferred but not required), knowledge of all Microsoft Office products.

Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license, proof of valid vehicle insurance, annual Motor Vehicle Record Check if operating company vehicles or driving personal vehicle for company business; signed Hepatitis B Vaccination Form within 30 days of employment.

• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Adaptability – Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Organized – Ability to follow a systematic method of performing tasks.
• Customer Oriented – Ability to take care of customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Ethical – Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to minute details of a project or task.
• Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Enthusiastic – Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Friendly – Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Self‑Motivated – Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability.
• Time Management – Ability to utilize available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Active Listening – Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand comments and questions of others.
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using spoken word.
• Initiative – Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Motivation – Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Honesty / Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Energetic – Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.