Hygiene Assistant

Position Summary:

The Hygiene Assistant is responsible for assisting the hygienist in clinical and administrative duties, including prepare patient for procedure or exam, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials and assist during dental procedures.

Responsibilities: 

• Assist the hygienist with all dental hygiene procedures including but not limited to take directions from doctor, hygienist, performing patient oral evaluations, take, develop and mount accurate and high-quality X-rays, various laboratory duties including provisional 

• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality according to the HIPAA guidelines 

• Adhere to safety guidelines/procedures to OSHA and practice standards 

Qualifications: 

• Dental assistant certification where required 

• X-ray certification 

• Nitrous oxide certification preferred 

• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law 

• Experience with relevant dental software 

• High school diploma or equivalent