Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career path in dental care? Our bustling dental office in Poughkeepsie is seeking a motivated Dental Hygienist Assistant to join our team. As an integral part of our practice, you'll provide essential support to our dental hygienists, ensuring smooth and efficient patient care. If you're passionate about oral health, possess excellent communication skills, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply and become a valued member of our team!

Position Details:

Location -Family Smiles (Poughkeepsie location)

Address - 12 Davis Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Part Time - Tues 7:45am to 6pm, Thurs and Fri 7:45am to 5pm

Salary - $18/hr - $24/hr

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/equivalent
• Dental experience preferred

We value our employees and want to remain competitive in a demanding industry. The following are some benefits we offer to our part time Hygiene Assistants:

• 401K
• Sick Days

As a Hygiene Assistant, you will be providing chair-side assistance to the dentist or hygienist and care and comfort to the patient including but not limited to:

· Reviewing and confirming medical history and
current medications with patient, discovers and communicates changes and
other relevant health information to dentist; ensures relevant records and
X-rays are called up on the computer or otherwise present for review and use
by the dentist; performs triage for the dentist.

· Interacting effectively with patient: meets and
greets patient, escorts patient to operatory, seats and prepares patient for
appointment (provides bib, water, etc.) and prepares instrumentation needed
by the dentist; at conclusion of visit, instructs patient regarding
aftercare, facilitates referrals as needed, and escorts patient to front desk
for future appointments and payment; makes appropriate follow-up calls to
patient. Prepares for next day scheduled patient cases.

· Preparing, maintaining, and breaking down operatory
according to protocol before, during, and after patient visit including, but
not limited to: proper stocking of room with required instruments and
supplies, cleaning and maintaining operatory equipment, proper sterilization
of instruments, and cleaning room thoroughly between patients. Contributes to the housekeeping and
maintenance of the office.

· Interacting effectively with lab personnel
and/or performs lab functions such as entering lab cases into computer and
ensuring lab work is ready for appointments; facilitates and/or performs
instrument sterilization.

· Interacting effectively with front desk
personnel regarding appointment progress, patient scheduling concerns,
paperwork needs; supply needs and other matters important to the practice.