Summer Student, Hygiene Assistant (Tulsa, 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 dentists or hygienists during dental procedures.
• Record treatment information in patient records.
• Expose dental diagnostic x-rays and manage x-ray sensor care and guidelines.
• Coronally polish teeth to assist the hygienist during preventative and/or 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 necessary calls to maintain a full hygiene schedule.
• Follow up on missed appointments and reschedule as needed.
• Apply fluoride to teeth and apply sealants as prescribed by the dentist.

Skills & Abilities

• High School Graduate or GED
• Completion of Dental Assisting school or minimum three months experience in a dental office
• Dental Assistant permit within 30 days of employment required
• Certified in Coronial Polish Certificate and Radiation Certificate within six months of employment
• Knowledge of Dental Software (Eaglesoft preferred)
• 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 - Demonstrate conduct conforming to values and standards.
• Technical Aptitude - Comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Detail Oriented - Pay attention to minute details of projects or tasks.
• Safety Awareness - Identify and correct conditions affecting employee safety.
• Accuracy - Perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Enthusiastic - Bring energy to the performance of tasks.
• Friendly - Exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Self-Motivated - Inspire oneself and others to reach goals and perform to the best of abilities.
• Time Management - Utilize available time to organize and complete work within given 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 reach goals and perform to the best of abilities.
• Honesty / Integrity - Be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Energetic - Work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.