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Hygiene Assistant

Dental Depot

#HIPAA #Vital Signs #OSHA #Medical History #Patient Records #Sterilization #Eaglesoft #Dental Software #Dental X-rays #Sealants

Quick overview

Assist the dental hygienist by preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, and performing clinical tasks like coronal polishing and x-rays. Manage administrative duties including scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, and monitoring supply inventory.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of dental assisting school or at least three months of dental office experience. Must obtain a Dental Assistant permit within 30 days and Coronal Polish and Radiation certificates within six months.

high schoolprofessional certificateInventory ManagementHIPAA ComplianceInstrument SterilizationOSHA ComplianceMicrosoft OfficePatient CommunicationPatient PreparationAppointment SchedulingDental AssistingEaglesoftDental X-raysMedical History RecordingFluoride ApplicationOral Hygiene InstructionCoronal PolishingSealant Placement

Job description

Position Summary: Assist Hygienist, set up equipment, prepare patient for hygiene treatment and keep records

Essential Functions To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the 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

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