Western Dental

Assisted Hygienist

Job Locations US-FL-Gainesville
ID
2025-22782
Category
Hygienist
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Company Brand
Gainesville Dental Associates
Min
USD $18.00/Hr.
Max
USD $22.00/Hr.

Responsibilities

Skills/ Abilities

·         Provide exceptional customer service, with excellent chair-side manner, while demonstrating teamwork

·         Assist the doctor and/or hygienist(s), with dental procedures maintain excellent patient service, integrity, flow.

·         Review patient charts prior to doctor arrival, document appropriate patient information and health history during the exam and treatment, ensure all patient consents are completed prior to treatment.

·         Four Handed Dentistry- fabricate temporary crowns, place rubber dam, place amalgam and composite restorations, assist with seating permanent/removable prosthodontics, coronal polishing, sealant placement.

·         Ability to take, develop and “mount” accurate, high quality radiographs/intra-oral photos.

·         Clean, sterilize and prepare the equipment and operatory, prior to and after a patient’s appointment.

·         Track the incoming and outgoing lab cases, monitor and order dental supplies.

·         Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance, follow safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and BBP (Blood-borne Pathogens) Ability to multi-task and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment.

·         Assist in educating the patients and address their questions and/or concerns to help them feel more comfortable.

·         Assist the business administrative team in scheduling patients and submitting referrals as clinically necessary.

·         Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs.

Qualifications

 Education/Certification(s)

  • Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required
  • Current radiography certification required.
  • Active Dental Assistant/ CDA/ EFDA/ EDDA/ QDA license, as required by state
  • Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR- BLS) preferred
  • Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia preferred as required by state, or ability to become certified.

Benefits:

  • Paid Sick and Vacation Time
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Affordable Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Affordable Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Total Rewards Program
  • Annual Performance Reviews
  • We Provide a Flexible Work Environment to Offer Work/Life Balance

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