Hygiene Assistant

We are seeking a part-time Hygiene Assistant to join our growing, privately owned, group practice. As a Hygiene Assistant at Commonwealth Dentistry, you will have the opportunity to work with a staff that goes above and beyond to support each other and deliver an unsurpassed dental experience for our patients.
The Hygiene Assistant performs many tasks requiring both interpersonal and technical skills.
Responsibilities:
Assisting the hygienist during a variety of treatment procedures
Greeting and seating patients
Customizing room setups based on the type of cleanings being done
Reviewing medical histories and taking blood pressure
Taking necessary x-rays, polishing teeth and applying fluoride
Recording periodontal and restorative charting with the hygienist
Putting in chart notes, treatment plans and scheduling recare appointments
Performing weekly maintenance
Supporting other teams within the office(front desk, doctors’ clinical team)
Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
Completes instrument cleaning & sterilization and post-op sanitization of treatment rooms
Prepares dental materials and equipment as needed for the scheduled treatment
Other duties may be assigned
Requirements
CPR certified, or will become CPR certified within 30 days of hire
Ability to professionally present clinical information regarding treatment plans and insurance information to patients
Regular and timely attendance
Ability to demonstrate a teamwork approach to job responsibilities
Ability to demonstrate initiative, dependability and promptness
Must perform frequent repetitive work with attention to detail
Ability to follow instructions and takes responsibility for own actions
Ability to exercise confidentiality with patients and patient care
Must listen attentively for clarification to ensure necessary outcomes