Hygiene Assistant

At Marion Family Dental, we are committed to providing quality dental care to families in the area. We are committed to delivering the highest quality dental care and do so using advanced dental equipment.  We believe in the importance of listening to our patients, taking the time to truly understand each person's needs, goals, and lifestyle. 
The Hygiene Assistant is responsible for assisting the hygienist in clinical and administrative duties, including prepare patient for procedure or exam, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials and assist during dental procedures.
Assist the hygienist with all dental hygiene procedures including but not limited to take directions from doctor, hygienist, performing patient oral evaluations, take, develop and mount accurate and high-quality X-rays, various laboratory duties including provisional Maintain the highest level of confidentiality according to the HIPAA guidelines Adhere to safety guidelines/procedures to OSHA and practice standards Dental assistant certification where required X-ray certification Nitrous oxide certification preferred Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law Experience with relevant dental software High school diploma or equivalent In return for providing an excellent patient experience, we offer a great benefits package for full-time positions to include health and dental benefits, 401(k), holiday pay and paid time off.
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