Assistant, Dental Hygiene Operations (Part Time
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listing for:
Houston City College
Part Time
position
Listed on 2026-08-02
Job specializations:
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Dental / Dentistry
Dentistry / General Dentist, Dental Assistant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 32000 - 46000 USD Yearly
USD
32000.00
46000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Assistant, Dental Hygiene Operations (Part Time)
SUMMARY
The Dental Hygiene Operations Assistant is primarily responsible for assisting the dentists in the examination and treatment of patients, while managing dental offices.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Perform reception duties as needed for the Dental Hygiene Clinic, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and registering patients.Manage patient records.Assist in screening of potential dental hygiene patients.Maintain supply inventory records.Receive and store Clinic supplies.Act as a facilitator for students during the internal assigned rotations.Perform support services needed by the Dental Hygiene Department faculty, including copying and collating of documents.Prepare and sends patient referrals as needed.Ensure all areas of the Dental Hygiene Clinic including, Prep Area, Dental Materials Lab, Radiology Clinic etc., are kept at optimum cleanliness and organization.Maintain SDS Sheets on all dental supplies and chemical inventory utilized in the Dental Hygiene Department.Evaluate and initiate requests for services, supplies, and equipment maintenance.Facilitate the annual college inventory process.Facilitate the property removal process.Assist the Dental Hygiene Program Director and faculty in the planning and administration of the fiscal and operational activities of the Dental Hygiene Clinical area.Analyze, recommend, and assist the Dental Hygiene Program Director in the resolution of Clinic business operational problems and patient complaints.Attend yearly training seminars.QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
EDUCATION
High school diploma or GED required.
Associate’s degree in Applied Science preferred
Current CPR Basic Life Support required
Registered Dental Assistant required
Certified Dental Assistant, having taken the National Board Dental Assisting Examination, preferred but not required
Proof of immunizations records (within last 6 months) required
EXPERIENCE
1 year current front office experience required.Dental assisting experience, chair-side assisting, and sterilization and preparation and dental software package experience preferredKNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIESExcellent communication skills in dealing with the public and students.Able to multi-task.Flexibility with scheduling and duties.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.
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