Dental Care Alliance Jacksonville , FL 32277
Posted 1 week ago
Overview
Dental Hygiene Assistant needed for our fast paced dental practice located in Jacksonville, FL. Ideal candidates should be a self-motivated, detail oriented & a team player. We are looking for candidates who have prior hygiene assisting experience (prefer 1 year) We offer competitive compensation and a benefits package. Pay is negotiable as we account for experience, certifications, and motivation. We are looking for our Hygiene Assistant to assist with: seating patients, record MH & BP, radiographs, record perio charting, cleaning/setting up rooms, schedule re-care, enter treatment plans, assist with breakdown/maintenance of hygiene equipment. For inquiries and more information, please send resume/CV to cnesta@dentalcarealliance.com
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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