Hygiene Assistant Job ID:

913

Location:

6443 W 10th #204,

Indianapolis, IN Job Type:

Full-time Weekly hours: Monday-Friday Are you passionate about creating healthy, beautiful smiles while working in a friendly and supportive environment? Do you thrive in a role where your skills make a real difference in patients' lives? If so, we'd love to meet you! We're seeking a dedicated and compassionate Hygiene Assistant to join our team. Our practice is committed to delivering exceptional patient care in an environment where both patients and team members are treated with respect, trust, and genuine support.

What You'll Love About Us:

A Positive, Team-Oriented Culture:

We believe in supporting one another and celebrating successes, big or small. Opportunities for

Growth:

We're committed to helping you advance your skills and reach your career goals.

Modern Technology & Techniques:

Work with state-of-the-art tools in a practice that values staying ahead of the curve.

Work-Life Balance:

Flexible scheduling and an environment that respects your personal time. Benefits of being part of the West 10th Team Benefits are available after 60 days of employment Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contribution Life Insurance Flexible spending (health and dependent care) account Paid Time Off & 6 paid holidays off Employee Stock Ownership Plan 401K Daily Pay Professional development assistance FREE continuing education opportunities Employee assistance program

Job Title:

Hygiene Assistant Job Code:

1504 Reports to (Title):

Practice Manager, Doctor FLSA Status:

Non-exempt Matrix to:

Regional Development Officer Revised Date:

12.02.2021

Job Summary:

Assist the hygienist in delivering excellent patient care. The scope of work encompasses a variety of clinical duties that promote effective and efficient operation of the practice and foster favorable relationships with patients, staff, and dentists of the practice.

Essential Functions:

The following is a summary of the essential functions for this position. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below, and specific job functions may change periodically. Set up rooms for all hygiene procedures. After each patient, sterilize operatory and instrumentation according to

OSHA/CDC

standards. Stock/restock the room with instruments and supplies prior to each procedure. Seat patients, take vitals, and obtain consents. Assist the hygienist with patient charting. Schedule the patient's next appointment, and assist with schedule coordination. Review medical and dental history. Assist with patient education/oral hygiene instruction. Obtain necessary diagnostic procedures, which may include radiographs and intraoral photos. Perform lab duties such as pouring models and fabricating whitening trays.

Basic Education, Training, and Experience Required:

Required CPR certification, Coronal Polishing(Pedo practices only), radiographs within 6 months of hire date X-ray techniques, computer, fax machine, copier Preferred High school diploma Basic Dental assisting course completed Certain states may require licensing Hard tissue charting, review medical and dental history, provide oral hygiene instructions, sterilization of operatory and instruments, take impressions, trim models, and fabricate trays. Intraoral camera, caries detection, and open dental software Digital radiograph technology and clerical skills

Physical Requirements/Workplace Conditions:

Check the box that most appropriately describes the requirements for the position. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet these requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. Max # of Pounds Never Occasionally (1%

• 33%) Frequently (34%
• 66%) Continuously (67%
• 100%) Lifting X Carrying X Pushing X Pulling X Walking N/A X Sitting X Elevated Work N/A X Balance N/A X Crawling N/A X Crouching N/A X Kneeling N/A X Half-Kneeling N/A X Stair Climbing N/A X Step Ladder N/A X Climbing N/A X Bio-Hazardous Materials Exposure (bloodborne pathogens) N/A X Hazardous Materials Exposure (chemical) N/A X Latex Exposure N/A X Non-Climate controlled environmental exposure N/A X Vision Requirements Near (20 in.

or less) N/A X Far (20 ft. or more) X Color Vision Required Yes/No No Any offer of employment is contingent upon the Company's determination that the candidate has successfully passed a background check, including a drug screen. We are an equal-opportunity employer and consider all qualified candidates equally.

Qualifications:

['Coronal Polishing certification', 'CPR certification', 'Radiographs certification within 6 months of hire']