Hygiene Assistant

Streamwood Smiles | Hygiene Assistant | Part Time

At Streamwood Smiles we pride ourselves on the long-standing relationships built at the office level and surrounding communities. We strive to deliver high-quality, compassionate dental care and spend time each appointment to ensure the patient leaves with a smile on their face.

The ideal candidate is a High-energy team player who is willing to learn and has a strong passion for dentistry

Job Duties May Include:

• Greets patients in waiting area and escorts patients to the operatory
• Assists the dentist in the administration of treatment at the chair side as required or directed by the dentist
• Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures
• Review the health history, make chart entries under the direction of the dentist and assure completion of forms and signatures
• Assume the responsibility associated with any duties that may be delegated by the dentist
• Familiarize the patient with the aspects of their dental visit and provide support and compassion to that patient when it is needed
• Stock operatories and maintain clinical supply inventory
• Review daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments
• Supervise preventive maintenance of dental equipment
• Take digital radiographs
• Follow practice protocols: quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, referral, emergency medicine, implants, perio program and emergency treatment

Experience:

• Assisting the Hygienist with patients
• Dentrix experience a plus
• Comfortable assisting with root canals, crowns, extractions, and making temporary crowns
• Great attitude and a team player
• Coronal polishing certificate

Part Time Schedule:

• Tuesday: 11:45am - 6:30pm
• Wednesday: 11:45am - 6:30pm
• Friday: 8:45am - 2pm

Smile Partners Recruitment is the exclusive recruiting partner for a network of independent neighborhood practices and boutique groups located throughout Michigan, Georgia, Illinois, and Alabama. These affiliated offices are higher-end fee-for-service and/or select PPO-based, doctor led practices, with long standing reoccurring patients and strong reputations.