Dental Hygiene Assistant - New Concept Dental - Wilmington, DE

At New Concept Dental, we strive for excellence in patient care and customer service. Our Dental Hygiene Assistants play an integral part in supporting the entire team's effort to serve our community, which is why our selection process is competitive and rigorous; we want the best of the best . Why you'll want to work for us Competitive pay and benefits Monthly bonus opportunities Dedication to continuing education New dental technologies State of the art facilities Internal career growth opportunity Great team environment What the job entails As stated previously, Dental Hygiene Assistants have many responsibilities, including patient care, administrative tasks, and maintaining a safe and clean environment: Patient care Dental Hygiene Assistants work closely with our patients. They are expected to be "on" throughout the working day, so a social personality is a must. Dental Hygiene Assistants provide patient care by taking X-rays, assisting with complex procedures, and interacting with our patients. They prepare patients for procedures by explaining what will happen and ensure the patient's individual needs are met. During procedures, they will pass instruments, hold equipment, suction, and more. Dental Hygiene Assistants play an important role in patient education and relationship management. Administrative tasks Dental Hygiene Assistants schedule appointments, update medical records, chart existing/needed/completed treatment, process prosthetic cases, manage referrals, and order supplies. They also review the hygienist's schedule to plan room setups and determine where help is needed, to ensure a smooth workday. Maintaining a safe and clean environment Dental Hygiene Assistants sterilize dental equipment, treatment rooms, and work areas, in compliance with OSHA standards. They maintain orderly clinical rooms and supply closets. Dental Hygiene Assistants ensure the hygienist has everything he/she may need when completing treatment, by preparing the clinical room prior to starting. They receive training in emergency response to keep our patients and employees safe. Why we want YOU You are... X-Ray Certified (or willing to obtain certification) A go-getter Driven for success Dedicated to providing excellent patient care Hardworking Committed to learning new dental techniques and technologies And fun to work with! We have 5 locations expanding across Newark, DE to Glen Mills, PA. Please apply to inquire. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Disability insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Paid training Professional development assistance Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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