Dental Hygiene Assistant - Summer Dental Yukon

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental hygiene procedures
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments
• Set up instrument trays
• Prepare materials
• Schedule appointments
• Prepare bills and receive payment for dental services
• Complete insurance forms
• Maintain records
• Comfortable with performing tasks on a computer

Requirements

• Exposure to dental diagnostic X-Rays
• Record treatment information in patient records
• Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients
• Powder teeth, using dental instruments including cleaning and polishing removable appliances
• Aid the hygienist with perio charting and doctor’s exams
• Aid the hygienist in Scaling and Root Planing Procedures
• Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth
• Place sealants as prescribed by dental hygienist and dentist
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs
• Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dental hygienists and dentists

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current license to practice dental hygiene in Oklahoma
• Experience in dental hygiene preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience.

Schedule

Summer hours apply.