Dental Hygiene Assistant

Job Description Summary: Hygiene Assistant

A family-owned practice for more than 40 years, Bailey & Wright Dentistry is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to support our Dental Hygienists and Dentists by preparing and cleaning treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments while following all OSHA regulations, taking X-rays, and updating all patient electronic charts.

The Hygiene Assistant is responsible to ensure a safe and clean environment, and to maximize the efficiency of the clinical team while keeping patients comfortable. Ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, as he/she maintains communications between office doctors, hygiene team, front office and patients. Additionally, this individual should possess strong problem-solving skills and maintain a “solutions-oriented” approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up room for treatment
• Greet patients in a professional manner and seat patients in hygiene operatories
• Review patient medical history and make note of any changes and/or updates
• Take all necessary X-rays
• Chart pre-existing conditions as well perio charting as needed and required by hygiene team
• Chairside assisting with hygiene team; perform necessary duties as directed
• Perform coronel polishing and application of fluoride
• Regular communication with our front office staff regarding patient treatment
• Clean and sterilize rooms and instruments used during treatment
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures, including confidentiality and HIPAA and OSHA guidelines, at all times
• Perform additional duties as required

Qualifications

• Current X-ray license for the State of Indiana
• Current coronel polishing and fluoride certification from an accredited course
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, all while maintaining a friendly and outgoing attitude with patients and staff
• Ability to multitask quickly and efficiently, and to complete tasks within a given timeframe
• Strong attention to organization and detail, particularly with data entry
• Experience with Dentrix software is a plus
• Previous experience in a dental office is preferred but not required
• Preferred current OSHA/CPR

Bailey & Wright Dentistry offers a competitive benefits package. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Strong references will be required.

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance

Work Location: In person

Patient room cleaning • OSHA (regulatory compliance area) • Patient comfort • CPR Certification • Customer communication • Medical chart preparation • Coronal Polish Certificate • Dental office • HIPAA compliance • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical software • Safety regulations • BLS Certification • Fluoride treatment • Greeting customers • Email • HIPAA • Full-time • Greeting dental patients • Assisting medical staff • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Chairside coronal polishing • Paid time off • Attention to detail • Task prioritization • Dentrix • Dental x-ray • Uniform allowance • Dental equipment • 401(k) matching • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Managing patient records • Polishing • Communication skills • Radiology Certification • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Quality data entry