Hygiene Assistant (Independence, MO) Job at Dental Depot, Independence, MO

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  • Dental Depot
  • Independence, MO

Job Description

Position Summary

Assist Hygienist, set up equipment, prepare patient for hygiene treatment and keep records.

Essential Functions

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required: X-Ray certification & Nitrous certification

• 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

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Temporary work, Relocation,

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