Dana Park Dental is looking for a hygienist to join our team! The position is 3 days a week, Mon-Weds (with some flexibility)
Duties include:
• Support the patient by providing exceptional interpersonal and technical skills in the delivery of information and care as it relates to receiving treatment.
• Prepare treatment room and execute proper tray setup by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Provide oral health education and instruction to the patients of the practice.
• Follow infection control protocol and prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment in compliance with office policies and procedures, safety and OSHA guidelines.
• Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential in accordance with HIPAA.
• Ensure proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintain dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies.
• Conserve dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Record patient medical and dental histories, vital signs and treatment information.
• Expose dental radiographs.
• Assist the dentist during examinations including charting of diagnosed treatment and providing intra-oral photos prior to dentist exam.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining basic life support (CPR) certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply, and directory of emergency numbers.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort of patient satisfaction and office production goals by working efficiently and providing a high level of patient service.
• Maintain regular, predictable attendance.
Please respond with a resume.
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