Dental Hygiene Assistant

divh2Dental Hygiene Assistant/h2pAs a Dental Hygiene Assistant, your primary focus is to ensure that every patient receives the highest standard of dental care in a calm, clean, and supportive environment. Youll be an essential part of the clinical teamsupporting hygienists and dentists with the tools, supplies, and setup needed to deliver exceptional care with minimal disruptions./ppThis is a great opportunity for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about patient experience and clinical excellence. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change from time to time, with or without notice./ppstrongKey Responsibilities/strong/pulliProvide chairside assistance to dental hygienists during cleanings and other hygiene services/liliSupport the clinical team by managing dental supply inventory in collaboration with Catalyst Purchasing/liliOversee the routine maintenance and cleanliness of all dental equipment to ensure optimal performance/liliMinimize repairs through proactive care and regular upkeep of equipment/liliEnsure compliance with universal precautions and all federal/state health and safety regulations, fostering a safe, hygienic work environment for patients and staff/liliAssist with patient record management, scheduling, and materials handling/liliContribute to a positive patient experiencefrom welcome to walk-out/liliPerform other duties as needed to support clinical operations/li/ulpstrongSchedule/strong/ppEnjoy a healthy work-life balance with a consistent schedule/ppMonday - Thursday 7:45 AM - 5:00 PM | Friday 7:45 AM - 3:00 PM/ppstrongWork Environment Tools Used/strong/ppYoull work in a modern dental clinic using a variety of equipment and tools, including:/pulliDental instruments and chairside tools/liliX-ray and sterilization equipment/liliOffice equipment: computers, copiers, printers, fax, postage machine, etc./li/ulpstrongSkills Qualifications/strong/pulliHigh school diploma or equivalent/liliCertified or trained Dental Assistant with a current Oklahoma Dental Assistant permit/liliCertifications: CPR, First Aid, Radiography, Coronal Polishing, and Hygiene Assistance/liliStrong knowledge of dental procedures, terminology, tray setups, dental codes, and emergency protocols/liliProficient in using dental tools and technology (digital x-rays, intraoral camera, sterilization equipment, etc.)/liliInfection control and sterilization experience/liliValid drivers license required/li/ulpstrongProfessional Attributes/strong/pulliPatient-focused with a commitment to high-quality care/liliOrganized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities/liliStrong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently/liliExcellent communication and interpersonal skills/liliWorks well under pressure and adapts to changing needs/liliTeam player with a passion for learning and growth/li/ulpstrongPhysical Requirements/strong/pulliAble to sit, stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the day/liliManual dexterity, visual and auditory acuity required/liliAble to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with patient transfers as needed/liliOccasional exposure to biohazards, chemicals, and radiation/li/ul/div