Summer Student, Hygiene Assistant; Tulsa, OK

Dental Assistant

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

Essential Functions

• 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. Is 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, on an as needed basis at the discretion of Management.
• Complies with:
  Dental Depot policies and procedures; OSHA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and HIPAA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• This position may complete other Administrative and Maintenance tasks as assigned by Management.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance

Skills & Abilities

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 required. Coronal Polish Certificate and Radiation Certificate within six months of employment required.

Computer

Skills:

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

Other Requirements:
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.

Position Qualifications

• Accountability
  - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Adaptability
  - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Organized
  - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Customer Oriented
  - Ability to take care of the 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 the 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 using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Time Management
  - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Active Listening
  - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Communication, Oral
  - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the 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.