Primary Duties
1. Performs and demonstrates dental hygiene services including taking accurate radiographs, dental prophylaxis, periodontal therapy and maintenance, administration of local anesthetics, placement of sealants, fluoride treatment, oral hygiene assessment and instruction, patient management, maintaining patient recurring care (recall) systems, and other dental tasks.
2. Prepares treatment rooms, dental instruments, equipment, and materials necessary for effective patient care while following all appropriate asepsos procedures.
3. Maintains accurate documentation in patient records.
4. Provides patient education, post-operative instruction, and other information regarding care to patients or callers as needed.
5. Maintains clinic flow via room turn around, sterilization, stocking and cleaning
6. Provides assistance, support, and relief to other dental team members with clinical, administrative, clerical, or business duties or other projects as necessary.
7. Performs office and clerical procedures relative to patient records, appoitments, and fees.
8. Assists in maintaining an efficient, safe, secure, orderly, and aseptic environment of care for all patients and employees.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.