Summer Student, Hygiene Assistant (OKC, OK)

Position Summary

Aid the hygienist in setting up equipment, preparing patients for hygiene treatments, and maintaining patient records.

Essential Functions

• Prepare patients, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, and assist the dentist/hygienist during dental procedures.
• Record treatment information in patient records.
• Expose dental diagnostic x-rays and ensure proper care and adherence to guidelines.
• Coronally polish teeth to assist the hygienist during preventative and periodontal visits.
• Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
• Assist the hygienist in managing medical or dental emergencies.
• Provide postoperative instructions and follow-up calls to patients.
• Instruct patients on oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
• Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory for the hygiene department.
• Schedule appointments and make calls to maintain a full hygiene schedule.
• Reschedule missed appointments and apply protective coatings of fluoride to teeth.
• Apply sealants as prescribed by the dentist.

Skills & Abilities

• Education: High School Graduate or GED.
• Experience: Completion of Dental Assisting school or minimum three months experience in a dental office.
• Certifications & Licenses: Dental Assistant permit, Coronial Polish Certificate, and Radiation Certificate within six months of employment.
• Computer Skills: Knowledge of Dental Software (Eaglesoft preferred), and proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Position Qualifications

• Accountability: Accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Adaptability: Adapt to changes in the workplace.
• Organized: Follow a systematic method of performing tasks.
• Customer Oriented: Take care of customer needs while following company procedures.
• Working Under Pressure: Complete tasks under stressful situations.
• Ethical: Conform to values and standards.
• Technical Aptitude: Comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Detail Oriented: Pay attention to minute details.
• Safety Awareness: Identify and correct conditions affecting employee safety.
• Accuracy: Perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Enthusiastic: Bring energy to tasks.
• Friendly: Exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Self-Motivated: Inspire oneself and others to reach goals.
• Time Management: Utilize available time to organize and complete work within deadlines.
• Active Listening: Attend to, convey, and understand comments and questions of others.
• Communication, Oral: Communicate effectively using the spoken word.
• Initiative: Make decisions or take actions to solve problems or reach goals.
• Motivation: Inspire oneself and others to perform to the best of their abilities.
• Honesty / Integrity: Be truthful and credible in the workplace.
• Energetic: Work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.