Dental Hygiene Assistant - Bloom Dental - Bedford, IN

Overview
The Hygiene Assistant’s primary responsibility is to provide support and assistance to Doctors and Hygienists in the clinical areas of the office. Help minimize unnecessary wait times in the hygiene bay while aiding in providing quality care to the patient. Hygiene Assistants are responsible for patients’ clerical duties and charting maintenance duties. The hygiene assistant's job is to assist the hygienist in order to make the hygienist more efficient and productive. Their direct involvement with the patients is largely at the discretion of the hygienist.
Responsibilities:

Create an environment of preparedness and success for patient appointment
Great patients with a welcoming manner and ensure they are comfortably seated
Setting up and tearing down the operatory
Updating patient charts
Reviewing a patient’s dental history for changes
Taking quality x-rays as prescribed by the DDS
Taking digital photos as prescribed by the DDS
Applying fluoride treatments
Taking detailed patient notes for charting
Sterilization and disinfection of surfaces
Ensure proper cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance of all operatory equipment, instruments, chairs, and workstations based on OSHA regulations and the Company standards

Characteristics:
· Friendly, outgoing nature
· Can demonstrate empathy
· Shows a strong ability to maintain training information
· Demonstrate ability to take instruction and follow precise direction
· Ability to think critically and plan strategically
Requirements:
· Non- Negotiable: you MUST have X-Ray Certification, Coronal Polishing and Fluoride Certifications to be considered for this role
· At least 6+ months of dental experience
· Knowledge of dentistry
· Ability to commute to office
Join our team and contribute to creating positive experiences for our patients while advancing your career in the dental field!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 34 per week
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
No weekends

Work Location: In person

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