Our private family dental office is looking for a positive and skilled Dental Assistant - Hygiene support to join our friendly and enthusiastic team. Office hours include no evenings or weekends. We work Monday through Thursday. This is a Full-Time position. Individual must be friendly, have great problem-solving skills, communicate effectively with others, and be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while keeping up with a busy hygiene schedule.
Office Hours:
Monday 7:30AM – Close
Tuesday 7:30AM- Close
Wednesday 7:30AM – Close
Thursday 6:30AM-Close
Pay: $18 and up depending on experience
· Hourly
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provides customer service support to patients by escorting them to and from the treatment room and prepping them for care.
- Removes all instruments and tools from treatment room after use and processes them for sterilization.
- Assists in preparing trays and setting up for all procedures.
- Cleans and sets up treatment rooms for scheduled procedures.
- Prepares, Decontaminates, and disinfects instruments, tray set up and instrument sterilization.
- Records treatment information on patient charts.
- Chairside assists Hygienists and/or Dentist when needed to ensure patients receive the best care.
- Manages general house cleaning tasks.
- Break down and set up operatories.
- Assist in New Patient process as needed.
- Maintains plaster trap and lab counter areas.
- Help maintain office and clinic cleanliness.
- Maintains OSHA, Aseptic Technique, HIPAA according to compliance and company protocols.
- Performs routine maintenance of dental equipment including but not limited to: autoclave, statim, compressor, vacuum, amalgam separator, ultrasonic cleaner, etc.
- Performs daily and weekly waterline maintenance.
- Laundry service as needed.
- Weekly spore testing submission and recording per company policy and procedure.
- Submission of broken instruments and handpieces for repair.
- Maintain MSDS binder.
- Familiarity with each doctor’s tray set up preferences.
- Document and maintain accurate sterilization records.
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Collect, store and ensure proper disposal of biohazards and sharps waste.
- Be knowledgeable of spill containment and clean up.
Competencies
- Proficiency in x-rays, Pano, and patient charting
- Attention to Detail
- Physical demands: stooping, bending, squatting, kneeling, and constant/repetitive standing.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
