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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Derksen Dentistry is a wonderful office in Lansing, Michigan. We are looking for a Full time Hygiene Assistant who is a team-player and ready to join an amazing office.
Derksen Dentistry: 2410 Lake Lansing Rd 2, Lansing, MI 48912
Monday 8:30 AM-5:30 PM
Tuesday 9 AM-6 PM
Wednesday 8 AM-5 PM
Thursday 7 AM-3 PM
Friday 8 AM-12 PM
BENEFITS
- Medical
- Dental (In-House)
- Vision
- 401k plus company match
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- and more .
The Hygiene Assistant will be responsible for supporting the dental hygiene team in providing excellent patient care and maintaining a clean, sterile, and organized environment. Will work closely with dental hygienists and other dental professionals to ensure the highest standards of hygiene and patient satisfaction.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare treatment rooms and patients for dental hygiene procedures, including setting up equipment, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring patient comfort.
- Follow safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and BBP.
- Responsible for polishing and flossing the patient after they have been scaled by the hygienist, you will then assist in patient education by explaining oral hygiene instructions and post-procedure care as directed by the dental hygienist or dentist.
- Responsible for taking dental radiographs, making sure they are diagnostic and ensuring that all safety measures are followed.
- Maintain and monitor dental supplies, restock treatment rooms, and inform the office manager when supplies need to be replenished.
- Accurately record patient information and treatment details in Denticon.
- Ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of treatment areas, waiting rooms, and common areas, including disinfection of surfaces and equipment.
- Adhere to all regulatory guidelines of HIPAA, to ensure a compliant working environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of a dental assisting program or relevant certification is preferred.
- CDA
- EFDA
- EDDA
- QDA
- Coronal Polishing is a must.
- Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures.
- Self-motivator and a critical thinker.
- Ability to multi-task in order to plan out your day and stay on time.
- Basic understanding of infection control and sterilization protocols.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a clean and safe environment.
Bright Direction Dental is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to abide by these principles and mandates. Bright Direction Dental prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, traits associated with race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Bright Direction Dental conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.