Dental Assistant Hygiene Details

Premier Dental Partners - Wentzville, MO

Employment Type : Full-Time

Position Summary:
JOB SUMMARY

To provide superior quality dental care while exercising courtesy and professionalism by means of co-workers and

patients. The Dental Hygienist must possess the ability to assess, perform and reinforce productive preventative

aseptic dental care of patients and support as well as reinforce communicated diagnosed dental treatment needs

through established American Dental Partners, Inc standards.

MINIMUM HIRING REQUIREMENTS

§ Current dental hygiene license in the state where job is located.

§ Current CPR training.

§ Two years of practice experience is preferred but not required.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

§ Take, develop and mount diagnostically acceptable radiographs.

§ Demonstrate complete knowledge and usage of dental terminology, dental instruments, tray setups and

instrument sharpening.

§ Follow practice protocols: quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, charting, referrals, emergency

medicine, implants, perio program and emergency treatment.

§ Demonstrate proficient skills in dental prophylaxis and proper use of equipment.

§ Effectively communicate oral hygiene instructions and dispense proper oral hygiene aids.

§ Comply with practice guidelines listed in employee handbook.

§ Chart - including graphical charting, perio charting and proper chart documentation.

§ Stock all needed supplies and maintain equipment.

§ Understand and utilize basic insurance knowledge and financial policies.

§ Provide positive and professional leadership role.

§ Properly handle specialty referrals.

§ Successfully maintain recall system.

§ Perform basic computer functions.

§ Achieve defined goals.

§ Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

§ Ability to perform basic computer functions

§ Exercise knowledge of dental instruments and terminology.

§ Support corporate vision and strategy.

ATTRIBUTES

§ Demonstrate positive staff/patient rapport.

§ Team player

§ Act in a professional manner

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

§ 0% Travel required

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands of this job require constant visual and auditory requirements and sitting, frequent keying

and mouse input, occasional standing, walking, simple grasping, bending, squatting, kneeling, writing, pushing,

pulling, reaching above and below the shoulder level. Position requires occ

Posted on : 3 years ago