What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygiene Assistant position at Asay Dental?
We are a small private practice, with one doctor and a wonderful staff. As a hygiene assistant you will be assisting the hygienist, which includes coronal polishing, flossing, breaking down/setting up rooms, assisting with exams, x-rays, and helping with sterlizing instruments. We are looking for either full time 8 am- 5 pm Monday-Thursday or Part Time 8 am-1pm Monday-Thursday.
Responsibilities
- Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
- Assist Hygienist
- X-rays
- Polish and Flossing
Skills
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- X-ray certified
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $20