Dental Hygiene Assistant

Description

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure that the clinic provides the highest standard of quality dental care for our

patients in a stress-free and safe environment. The Hygiene Assistant provides the Dentists and Hygienists with the

assistance, supplies, equipment and environment necessary to achieve this purpose.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides chairside hygiene assistance to hygiene providers.
• Maintains inventory of all clinic supplies through direct and ongoing communication with Catalyst Purchasing.
• Supervises the maintenance of all clinical equipment so clinic operates at maximum efficiency and without unnecessary interruptions.
• Ensures that repairs are kept to a minimum through thorough maintenance of all dental equipment.
• Ensures that universal precautions are followed and that all federal and state requirements are met thereby ensuring a safe and hygienic workplace for staff and patients.
• Manages personal career development through continuing education in order to facilitate a continuous learning environment.
• Contributes to the profitability and success of the clinic by managing dental materials, patient’s records, scheduling, patient care, and effective communication.
• Ensures that a positive clinical environment exists so that every patient leaves with a positive experience.
• Displays the Catalyst values of Passionate, Adaptable, Integrity, Ally, and All-In.
• Other duties as assigned.

Travel:

Travel may be required.

Scheduled Working Hours:

Scheduled work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Hours may vary depending upon the needs of

the position, department, and business.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or

responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change from time

to time, with or without notice.

Equipment Operated:

Dental equipment and standard office equipment including: computers, printers, faxes, copiers, postage machine, etc.

Requirements

 Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Dental Assistant or a trained Dental Assistant.
• Current Oklahoma Dental Assistant permit.
• Certified to provide hygiene assistance.
• CPR, first aid, radiographic certification, coronal polishing.
• Ability to focus on results, meet deadlines, and promote highest quality dental standards.
• Organized and plans effectively to coordinate successful operations within the clinic.
• Identifies problems and provides solutions and alternatives.
• Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Technically skilled and knowledgeable, understands how position relates to the clinic organization.
• Dedicated to providing patients with the best care.
• Able to anticipate needs of the patients and Dentists.
• Able to resolve conflict, maintain appropriate work relationships, and collaborate with others.
• Communicates effectively, can respond to difficult questions, and is a good listener.
• Enjoys new opportunities and is passionate about patient care.
• Keeps up to date with advancements in dentistry.
• Experience with infection control and sterilization procedures.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and tray set ups.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Knowledge of dental codes.
• Able to perform dental radiography.
• Knowledge of sterilization equipment, digital x-ray equipment, lab equipment, intra-oral camera, laser, and computer.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical ability to withstand the stress and demands of an active position.
• Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, bend, perform data entry, and view computer screen for long periods of time.
• Good manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, vision, and hearing.
• Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and biohazards.
• Occasional exposure to toxic chemicals, radiation, and increased noise levels.
• Daily standing, walking, bending, and maneuvering.
• May require lifting up to 50 pounds or more to transfer and/or turn patient with and without assistive devices.