Dental Hygiene Assistant @ Advanced Dental Care - Mandarin Jacksonville

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 [email protected]

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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