Hygiene Assistant

Are you passionate about ensuring top-notch cleanliness and organization in a dental setting? A rewarding opportunity awaits in Wappingers, NY, as a Hygiene Assistant in our esteemed dental office. Join our dynamic team and contribute to the maintenance of a sterile, efficient, and welcoming environment for our patients. As a Hygiene Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our dental hygienists and dentists while upholding the highest standards of hygiene and patient care. If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our dedicated team.

Position Details:

Location

• Family Smiles (Wappingers)

Address

• 939 NY-376 #1, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Full-time

• Monday through Thursday

Salary - $18/hr to $24/hr

Requirements:

• Consistent work history/ good work ethic

• Customer service skills

• Friendly demeanor

• Experience working in a dental office required

We value our employees and want to remain competitive in a demanding industry. The following are some benefits we offer to our full time Assistants:

Health Benefits

401K

Continuing Education

Vacation, sick days, and paid holidays

As a Hygiene Assistant, you will be providing chair-side assistance to the dentist or hygienist and care and comfort

to the patient including:

• Reviewing and confirming medical history and

current medications with patient, discovers and communicates changes and

other relevant health information to dentist; ensures relevant records and

X-rays are called up on the computer or otherwise present for review and use

by the dentist; performs triage for the dentist.

• Interacting effectively with patient: meets and

greets patient, escorts patient to operatory, seats and prepares patient for

appointment (provides bib, water, etc.) and prepares instrumentation needed

by the dentist; at conclusion of visit, instructs patient regarding

aftercare, facilitates referrals as needed, and escorts patient to front desk

for future appointments and payment; makes appropriate follow-up calls to

patient. Prepares for next day scheduled patient cases.

• Preparing, maintaining, and breaking down operatory

according to protocol before, during, and after patient visit including, but

not limited to: proper stocking of room with required instruments and

supplies, cleaning and maintaining operatory equipment, proper sterilization

of instruments, and cleaning room thoroughly between patients. Contributes to the housekeeping and

maintenance of the office.

• Interacting effectively with lab personnel

and/or performs lab functions such as entering lab cases into computer and

ensuring lab work is ready for appointments; facilitates and/or performs

instrument sterilization.

• Interacting effectively with front desk

personnel regarding appointment progress, patient scheduling concerns,

paperwork needs; supply needs and other matters important to the practice.

Visit us at www.brookbeamdental.com to learn more about our organizational values!

Thank you for your time and interest in our growing organization.