Hygiene Assistant (Independence, MO)

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.
• Crown 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.
• Absorb responsibilities for managing 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.

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. Coronial Polish Certificate and Radiation Certificate within six month of employment required.
• Computer Skills: Dental Software knowledge (Eaglesoft knowledge preferred, but not required.) Knowledge of all Microsoft Office products.

Other Requirements

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• 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.