Dental Assistant Hygiene
- Full-Time
- Wentzville, MO
- Premier Dental Partners
- Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
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
Apply to this Job
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