Hygiene Assistant - Ladd Dental Group, Inc. - Kokomo, IN

Ladd Dental Group, Inc. is a family-owned dental practice with several locations in Indiana. We are currently seeking a Hygiene Assistant and sterilization tech for our office in Kokomo, IN. PRINCIPAL PUROSE OF JOB : The hygiene assistant performs a variety of duties for promoting a safe and cleanly environment while providing complete assistance to the Hygienist. These duties include but are not limited to: Assisting the Hygienist and Doctors with procedures and charting as necessary Taking dental x-rays Reviewing Hygienists schedules and help maintain patient flow throughout the day Reviewing patients’ charts to anticipate the Hygienist’s needs for each patient Communicating effectively with patients, coworkers, and management Maintaining equipment and inventory Cleaning, sterilizing, and packaging instruments Following universal precautions, OSHA requirements, and any other state or nationwide regulations Greeting and seating patients while being friendly and sensitive Updating medical history, recording all changes, taking and recording blood pressure, getting patients signatures Reviewing OHI with patient and using disclosing tablets Notifying the doctor of any significant changes in health Charting all periodontal info and probing as hygienist directs whether in a paper chart or using Softdent’s electronic charting system Understanding and properly using all dental equipment listed in Hygiene Book, as trained Making future appointments 3-, 4-, or 6-month recall/maintenance, pre-scheduling each patient if possible to keep them in the system Setting up fluoride treatment supplies properly for the patients Assisting the doctor with exam by recording information given either in paper chart or Softdent’s electronic charting system and being able to access documents in the charting systems Setting up intra-oral camera when necessary Obtaining tray from Sterilization and curing light for sealants; assisting hygienist to keep patient’s mouth dry while placing sealants Knowing and assisting in providing what hygienist needs for different levels of soft tissue management - anticipating needs of hygienist, i.e., floss threaders, proxy brush Setting up and breaking down units Cleaning lights on a regular basis Making sure room is in excellent condition for patient Knowing and using proper recall exam procedure to give doctor proper notification of recall exam QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certificates/Licenses/Registration Requirements High School Diploma or GED Registered Dental Assistant Certificate Certificates, licenses, and registration as mandated by Indiana (e.g., Assisting Certification, CPR Certification, Radiology Certification, etc.) Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, and Infection Control Maintain continuing education to keep certification active Skills Experience in a dental office preferred Excellent customer service skills Excellent verbal and written skills Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new programs as required Bilingual preferred CPR and First-Aid certification preferred Means to travel from one office to another preferred Physical Ability to sit or stand at a workstation for extended periods of time Ability to stand, work, and drive throughout the day if necessary Occasional ability to lift, carry, and put away parcels weighing up to 35 lbs. Ability to use hands, fingers, handle, feel; reach with hands and arms Ability to have adequate vision to perform job abilities inluding close vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus WORK ENVIRONMENT: Most of the work is performed in a fast-paced office setting with frequent interruptions. Some of the work may be performed at any of the SigNet offices Job Type: Full-time, Monday - Friday Work Remotely No Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance License/Certification: Dental Radiology (Required) Work Location: In person

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