Dental Hygiene Assistant - Dental Care Alliance - Dunlap, IL

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Dunlap, IL

Job Description

Overview:

Maple Shade Dental of Peoria in Dunlap, Illinois, is seeking a dedicated Dental Hygiene Assistant to join our team! This role involves providing top-notch patient care while supporting our clinical team in a variety of duties ranging in complexity, with ample opportunities for learning and professional growth. We value exceptional customer service and communication skills, as this position is key to creating a positive patient experience in our team-oriented environment. If you’re passionate about dentistry, eager to grow, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
The following dental hygiene assisting duties are noted; however, other duties may be assigned:

Distributes and collects completed documentation from patient including medical history.
Sets up and breaks down treatment rooms, cleans & sterilizes treatment room.
Sterilize & maintain equipment & instruments.
Upholds office policy including HIPAA & OSHA
Greets and escorts patients into operatories and escorts them out.
Performs assigned daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning & maintenance duties.
Reviews medical history and inputs into CPS. Asks initial consult questions from patient, records information and takes intra-oral pictures for doctor. Fills out exam notes as dictated by doctor.
Ability to take clinically appropriate xrays.
Obtain and review needed consent for patient treatment.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Completion of Dental Assisting Program preferred

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