GP - Hygiene Assistant 1

Job ID: 913

Location: 6443 W 10th #204, Indianapolis, IN

Job Type: Full-time

Weekly hours: Monday-Friday

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 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: 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.