Hygiene Assistant

Company: Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry
Location: Rocky Mount
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionRiccobene Associates Family Dentistry is looking for a Fulltime Hygiene Assistant in our Rocky Mount Office..Are you tired of going to work with no sense of fulfillment, happiness or purpose? Take matters in your own hands and become a Riccobene team member! You can navigate your future by partaking in the ultimate employee experience & building long lasting relationships with your patients and co-workers, by helping them SMILE.S- Sincerity (passion & excellence in everything we do)M- Mastery of skills with on-the-job trainingI- Integrity (doing the right thing all the time)L- Laughter & Love (bring Joy and laughter to work- happiness is always a choice)E- Excellent compensation, employee perks & benefits (competitive salary, medical, vision, dental, 401k, bonus plan & 100% paid for benefits such as telemedicine, short-term disability and life insurance). Oh did we mention our annual Vegas-themed holiday party!#ChangingLivesOneSmileAtATimeHygiene Assistant II KEY COMPETENCIES

• Assists the hygienist in providing dental treatment
• Functions as a treatment coordinator and prepares and presents treatment plan to patients
• Schedules patient appointment to accommodate potential obstacles
• Maintains dental instruments, supplies and equipment
• Collects and records patient health histories
• Assists with patient management during dental procedures
• Completes Instrument cleaning & sterilization and post-op sanitization of treatment rooms
• Prepares dental materials and equipment as needed for the scheduled treatment
• Completes dental charting
• Is responsible for inventory supply and other ancillary duties.RequirementsEssential Requirements
  • Preferred 2-5 years of Dental Assistant experience
  • Achieved CDA certification, or completed radiological equivalency exam through NC State Board of Dental Examiners, or completed CODA-accredited dental assisting program
  • CPR certified, or will become CPR certified within 30 days of hire
  • Ability to professionally present clinical information regarding treatment plans and insurance information to patients
  • Knowledge of Eaglesoft and/or Denticon software a plus
  • Regular and timely attendance
  • Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and exercise good judgment ability to formulate, affect, interpret, and/or implement operating practices
  • Ability to demonstrate a teamwork approach to job responsibilities
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative, dependability and promptness
  • Must perform frequent repetitive work with attention to detail
  • Must have the ability to be flexible and accept different work assignments within the practice, including traveling to other locations, with a positive approach
  • Ability to follow instructions and takes responsibility for own actions
  • Ability to exercise confidentiality with Patients and patient care
  • Must listen attentively for clarification to ensure necessary outcomesLanguage and Reasoning Abilities
    • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals, and written correspondence
    • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
    • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formBenefitsBenefits:
      • Dental insurance
      • Health insurance
      • Life insurance
      • Paid time off
      • Vision insurance

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