Dental Hygiene Assistant

Job highlights

Qualifications
Registered Dental Assistant License
At least one year experience
Benefits
Competitive benefits including health insurance, six paid holidays, and PTO (paid time off)
Front-loaded education and training, providing you the opportunity to develop to your full potential

Responsibilities
In this role, you will work side by side our amazing hygiene provider to provide the best possible patient care to our local community
As a Hygiene Assistant, you’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first
You’ll enjoy state-of-the-art technology while being surrounded by camaraderie and support

Job description
Hygiene Assistant

Parkfield Dental is looking for a Hygiene Assistant to join our team. This is the perfect role for someone that has a passion for educating patients on their oral health. In this role, you will work side by side with our amazing hygiene providers to provide the best possible patient care to our local community.

As a Hygiene Assistant, you’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first. You’ll enjoy state-of-the-art technology while being surrounded by camaraderie and support. This is where patients come first, and continuous learning is encouraged! Hard-working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care.

More About The Role
• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide appropriate education throughout treatment.
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to provide quality care.
• Provide superior assistance to supported hygienists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act.
• Assist with setting up rooms for all hygiene visits including stocking and restocking instruments and supplies
• Utilize Open Dental for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Partner with the providers and team to follow office systems and maximize office workflow.

Minimum Qualifications -
• Registered Dental Assistant
• High school graduate or GED Equivalent
• Team Player
• Ability to work in a fast-paced customer-focused environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• The position will have access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training, aligning with the specific role and responsibilities, will be required; and the individual will need to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.