Dental Depot · 9 hours ago
Hygiene Assistant (Mustang Rd - Yukon, OK)
Yukon, OK
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expDental Depot is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to support hygienists in providing dental care. The role involves preparing patients, assisting during procedures, maintaining patient records, and managing dental supplies and appointments.
ConsultingDentalHealth DiagnosticsHospital
Responsibilities
Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist/hygienist during dental procedures
Record treatment information in patient records
Expose dental diagnostic x-rays. Is responsible for x-ray sensor care and guidelines
Coronal polish all surfaces of the teeth efficiently to assist the Hygienist during the patient’s preventative and/or periodontal visit
Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients
Assist Hygienist in management of medical or dental emergencies
Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by Hygienist
Make post-operative calls to patients
Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs
Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory for Hygiene department
Schedule appointments, make any necessary calls to maintain a full hygiene schedule. Follow up with patient on any missed appointments and reschedule accordingly
Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth
Placement of sealants as prescribed by Dentist
Position may be required to relocate to other Dental Depot clinics either permanently or on a short term basis due to office needs, on an as needed basis at the discretion of Management
Complies with: Dental Depot policies and procedures; OSHA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and HIPAA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
This position may complete other Administrative and Maintenance tasks as assigned by Management
Maintain regular and reliable attendance
Qualification
Required
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
Completion of Dental Assisting school or minimum three months experience in a dental office
Dental Assistant permit within 30 days of employment required
Coronal Polish Certificate and Radiation Certificate within six month of employment required
Must have a valid driver's license
Proof of valid vehicle insurance
Must have annual Motor Vehicle Record Check, as a condition of employment if employee operates any Company owned vehicles or drives their own personal vehicle for Company business purposes
Must have signed the Hepatitis B Vaccination Form declining or accepting the vaccination within 30 days of Employment
Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions
Ability to adapt to change in the workplace
Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task
Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures
Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations
Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards
Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information
Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety
Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task
Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others
Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative
Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines
Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others
Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal
Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability
Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace
Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work
Preferred
Dental Software knowledge (Eaglesoft knowledge preferred, but not required)
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office products
Company
Dental Depot
Dental Depot is a dental practice for general, orthodontic, and cosmetic dentistry.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jack Waldo
Co-Chief Executive Officer
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