- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Bloomfield Hills, MI
Job Description
Job Description:
Work with administrative staff/front desk staff to schedule hygiene patients with efficiency.
Accurately chart each patientââ¬â¢s periodontal health.
Counsel patients on oral health, including the role of nutrition.
Check on patient comfort during treatment and help allay patient anxiety.
Apply cavity-preventative agents, such as fluorides and sealants.
Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis to patients.
Accurately and appropriately record provided treatment.
Take radiographs for patients as prescribed by dentist.
Administer local anesthetics, if allowed by dental practice act.
Perform scaling, root planning and selective polishing or patients as appropriate.
Review patient health and dental history forms and update as necessary.
Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures.
Counsel patients in Tobacco Cessation.
Securely store and handle patient records in compliance with office policies and procedures and all applicable legal requirements, such as the HIPAA privacy and security regulations.
Contract: 13 Weeks
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Schedule:
Day shift
Experience:
Dental Hygienist: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Associate degree in Dental Hygiene (Required)
Work Location: On the road
