Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Hygiene Assistant Job Locations US-DE-Wilmington ID 2024-18049 Category Back Office Staff Position Type Regular Full-Time Company Brand Mid-Atlantic Dental Partners Overview

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Hygiene assistant that loves building and maintaining positive relationships with patients who is flexible, and willing to collaborate with other team members.  What if you could be rewarded for doing what you love, with a team that supports you, in an environment where there is a shared passion for quality patient care?  Your primary role is to provide excellent patient experiences while "in the chair", and overall patient retention.

Responsibilities

Skills/ Abilities

·         Provide exceptional customer service, with excellent chair-side manner, while demonstrating teamwork

·         Assist the doctor and/or hygienist(s), with dental procedures maintain excellent patient service, integrity, flow.

·         Review patient charts prior to doctor arrival, document appropriate patient information and health history during the exam and treatment, ensure all patient consents are completed prior to treatment.

·         Four Handed Dentistry- fabricate temporary crowns, place rubber dam, place amalgam and composite restorations, assist with seating permanent/removable prosthodontics, coronal polishing, sealant placement.

·         Ability to take, develop and “mount” accurate, high quality radiographs/intra-oral photos.

·         Clean, sterilize and prepare the equipment and operatory, prior to and after a patient’s appointment.

·         Track the incoming and outgoing lab cases, monitor and order dental supplies.

·         Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance, follow safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and BBP (Blood-borne Pathogens) Ability to multi-task and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment.

·         Assist in educating the patients and address their questions and/or concerns to help them feel more comfortable.

·         Assist the business administrative team in scheduling patients and submitting referrals as clinically necessary.

·         Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs.

Qualifications

 Education/Certification(s)

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent requiredCurrent radiography certification required.Active Dental Assistant/ CDA/ EFDA/ EDDA/ QDA license, as required by stateCurrent certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR- BLS) preferredCurrent certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia preferred as required by state, or ability to become certified.

Benefits:

Paid Sick and Vacation Time8 Paid HolidaysMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance401(k) planCompany Paid Life InsuranceAffordable Short- & Long-Term Disability InsuranceAffordable Accidental and Critical Illness InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramReferral BonusesTotal Rewards ProgramAnnual Performance ReviewsWe Provide a Flexible Work Environment to Offer Work/Life Balance Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Not finding what you're looking for or not ready to make the leap quite yet?

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