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Enthusiastic and Experienced Hygiene Assistant
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Baton Rouge Dentistry
Baton Rouge, LA (In Person)
$39,520 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Address:
632 Shadows Lane Ste. A Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Phone number: 225-926-4203Email:
office@batonrougedentistry.comPosition Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated, professional, and compassionate full-time Hygiene Assistant to join our team! The ideal candidate will be passionate about patient care, possess excellent communication skills, and have a strong attention to detail. As a Hygiene Assistant, you will play a crucial role in our practice by providing top-notch care, educating patients on oral health, and providing an excellent patient experience. Dental assisting experience is preferred.Schedule:
Monday-Thursday 7am-3pm We are open to full time applicants or part time applicants available on Mondays and Thursdays.Responsibilities:
- Primarily assist the hygienist(s) with their tasks including but not limited to setting up rooms for appointments, seating patients, updating medical history, scheduling next appointments, taking x-rays, and treatment planning.
- Prepare and maintain dental instruments, materials, and equipment. Set up and breakdown the operatory post-treatment.
- Occasionally assist the dentist with various procedures including fillings, crowns, extractions, impressions, and digital intraoral scans.
- Ensure patient comfort before, during, and after dental treatments.
- Provide patients with oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions.
- Maintain a clean and sterile work environment, adhering to all infection control protocols and procedures.
- Schedule patient appointments, complete documentation, and manage patient records accurately.
- Handle administrative tasks as needed, such as billing and inventory management.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience as a dental assistant is preferred.
- Proficiency in dental software (Dentrix) is preferred.
- Strong understanding of medical imaging for diagnostic purposes and infection control standards.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to establish rapport with patients of all ages and backgrounds.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay based on experience.
- Paid time off and holidays after 1 year of full time employment.
- 401k with match after 1 year of full time employment.
- Uniform allowance.
- Opportunities to earn bonuses.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
- Friendly and supportive work environment.
About us:
Baton Rouge Dentistry is an established fee for service dental practice in the Goodwood community of Baton Rouge. We believe that by staying out of network with insurances, it leads to less pressure to sell treatment and services as compared to a traditional PPO practice. Our team is dedicated to creating a comfortable and positive experience for every patient while providing the highest quality of dental care to our patients. Join our team and enjoy a friendly and supportive work environment with competitive pay, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real difference in patients' oral health. Apply now to be part of our dynamic dental practice! Please send your resume to office@batonrougedentistry.com to apply!Pay:
$18.00- $20.