Dental Hygiene Assistant

Dental Hygiene Assistant All Smiles Family Dentistry - 3.8 Reno, NV Job Details Full-time $16 - $20 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off On-the-job training Employee discount Professional development assistance Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Patient comfort Computer operation CPR Certification Oral hygiene Anatomy knowledge Vital signs Maintaining an organized workspace Prosthodontics Dental assisting Dental care patient counseling Electronic health records (EHR) management Achieving HIPAA compliance Financial transaction processing Phone communication Image acquisition for patient care Medical equipment operation Computer literacy BLS Certification HIPAA Patient safety Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise Medical scheduling Administrative experience Infection Control Certification Dental sterilization procedures Medical administrative support Dental terminology Disinfection procedures Endodontics Basic life support Dentrix Dental x-ray Eaglesoft Four handed dentistry Medical equipment cleaning Computer skills Dental assistant experience (1-2 years) Operating medical imaging equipment Patient interaction Medical administrative support experience (1-2 years) Patient charting Clean workspace maintenance Managing patient records Referral coordination Health education and counseling Entry level Client interaction via phone calls Autoclaving Full Job Description Job Overview Join our dental team as a Hygiene Assistant/Dental Assistant, where your enthusiasm and expertise will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care at this private practice. In this energetic and fast-paced role, you will support our hygienist and dentists (as needed) by preparing treatment areas, assisting during procedures, and ensuring the highest standards of infection control and patient comfort. Your proactive approach will help create a welcoming environment that promotes oral health and positive patient experiences. You may be asked to help out in the front when needed, being computer literate and having professional phone skills are a must. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in general dentistry, and advanced dental procedures while working alongside a dedicated team committed to excellence. Responsibilities Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up dental instruments, and ensuring all equipment is functioning properly in accordance with aseptic technique and infection control protocols. Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, post-treatment care instructions, and explain procedures using clear dental terminology to foster understanding and comfort. Take and mount digital radiographs (X-rays), ensuring proper positioning and safety measures are followed to protect patient health. Manage medical documentation by accurately recording vital signs, medical history, dental terminology, and treatment details using EMR systems such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft while maintaining HIPAA compliance. Support administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, updating medical records , and assisting the front with patient check-in/out processes including payment processing, coordinating referrals and entry level duties like scanning, shredding etc. Maintain a clean and organized clinical environment by adhering to infection control standards and managing supplies efficiently. Experience Previous experience working in a dental setting is highly preferred, especially with general dentistry or specialized fields like prosthodontics or endodontics. Familiarity with dental assisting techniques such as four-handed dentistry, chairside assisting, taking vital signs, and dental imaging is essential. Understanding of HIPAA regulations related to medical records management ensures compliance with privacy standards. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively using dental terminology while providing compassionate patient care in a busy environment. Certification or training in X-ray safety, infection control practices, anatomy knowledge related to dentistry, is advantageous for success in this position. Embark on a rewarding career where your skills contribute directly to improving patients' oral health while gaining valuable experience across diverse dental disciplines!

Pay:

$16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Health insurance On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Professional development assistance

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

CPR/BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location:

In person