Job Type Full-time Description
Our family-friendly, general dental office, Dental Studio , in Buda, TX, seeks an experienced Dental Hygiene Assistant . We work Monday-Thursday giving you long weekends! We offer full benefits, mentorship, and growth and development opportunities.
Our hygienist is great and easy to work with! Everyone works hard to support each other while putting our patient's needs first.
As a Dental Assistant with us, you will feel valued and respected. If you seek a unique office with an upbeat team environment, apply today!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include :
- Assist our hygienist with procedures and charting as necessary
- Capture diagnostic radiographs
- Review the hygienist's schedule and help maintain patient flow throughout the day
- Review the patient chart before the hygienist’s arrival and anticipate the hygienist’s needs for each patient
- Set up and prepare dental equipment and instruments following established regulations and guidelines
- Monitor hygiene schedules and help to fill cancellations internally and through recall
- Perform efficient and accurate procedures to help maintain the hygienist's schedule and patient flow
- Provide excellent customer service to help ensure a smooth and comfortable visit for the patient
- Turn over ops after treatment
- Ensure treatment areas are fully stocked
- Adhere to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPPA laws and guidelines concerning patient records
- Follow OSHA and company safety policies and procedures
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Completion of a Dental Assisting program
- X-ray certification
- CPR / BLS Certification
- Proven experience as a dental assistant or hygiene assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Strong computer skills Denticon experience is a bonus!
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Well-organized with an attention to detail
- Bilingual in Spanish & English would be great but is not required
Salary Description $18-$20 / hr
30+ days ago