Dental Hygiene Assistant

Overview:

We are looking for a team player with a compassionate attitude; self-motivated and can thrive in a fast-paced environment.

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:

• X-ray certification required for Georgia state.
• Completion of a Dental Assisting Program is desirable.

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