Description:
The Hygienist Assistant works alongside the Registered Dental Hygienist. This position allows the RDH to run two columns within a workday. The hygiene assistant will seat patients, check medical history, polish teeth and take patient x-rays. This position prepares treatment rooms, takes patients x-rays, prepares dental trays and sterilizes instruments. The hygiene assistant is a support role created to ensure a positive experience for the patient while delivering on ADC’s commitment to patient-centered care.
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Prepares hygiene treatment rooms and trays for patients.
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Seats patients in the hygiene room when notified through Open Dental.
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Assists dentists and hygienists by charting existing / planned treatment.
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Takes patients x-rays.
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Takes CBCT for the dentist to review as needed.
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Reviews dental records with patients.
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Provides instruction on postoperative procedures as needed.
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Reviews and presents patients' hygiene treatment plans.
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Completes patients teeth polishing during their scheduled appointments.
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Upsells products to help reach daily production goals.
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Sterilizes dental tools and operative equipment to ADA regulations.
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Maintains the dental inventory while rotating materials as needed.
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Proactively makes calls to patients for hygiene appointments during down time.
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Proactively write thank you cards for hygiene appointments during down time.
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Helps with end of day cleaning duties.
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Completes other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Position Requirements:
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Minimum of a high school diploma.
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Must have knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization techniques.
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Must have a X-Ray certification.
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Must have a CPR certification.
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Coronal Polishing certification is preferred.
- Must be able to provide a high level of customer service.
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Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Must have the ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast paced environment.
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Must follow HIPAA compliance.
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Must be well organized and have excellent computer skills.
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Must be able to thrive in a team oriented environment.
