Hygiene Assistant - Advanced Dental Center - Louisville, KY

Description: The Hygienist Assistant works alongside the Registered Dental Hygienist. This position allows the RDH to run two columns within a workday. The hygiene assistant will seat patients, check medical history, polish teeth and take patient x-rays. This position prepares treatment rooms, takes patients x-rays, prepares dental trays and sterilizes instruments. The hygiene assistant is a support role created to ensure a positive experience for the patient while delivering on ADC’s commitment to patient-centered care. Prepares hygiene treatment rooms and trays for patients. Seats patients in the hygiene room when notified through Open Dental. Assists dentists and hygienists by charting existing / planned treatment. Takes patients x-rays. Takes CBCT for the dentist to review as needed. Reviews dental records with patients. Provides instruction on postoperative procedures as needed. Reviews and presents patients' hygiene treatment plans. Completes patients teeth polishing during their scheduled appointments. Upsells products to help reach daily production goals. Sterilizes dental tools and operative equipment to ADA regulations. Maintains the dental inventory while rotating materials as needed. Proactively makes calls to patients for hygiene appointments during down time. Proactively write thank you cards for hygiene appointments during down time. Helps with end of day cleaning duties. Completes other duties as assigned. Requirements: Position Requirements: Minimum of a high school diploma. Must have knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization techniques. Must have a X-Ray certification. Must have a CPR certification. Coronal Polishing certification is preferred. Must be able to provide a high level of customer service. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast paced environment. Must follow HIPAA compliance. Must be well organized and have excellent computer skills. Must be able to thrive in a team oriented environment.

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