Hygiene Dental AssistantPlatinum Dental Services UTSalt Lake City, UT 84105About Platinum Dental
Platinum Dental is rapidly growing, adding new locations, hiring new doctors, all of which cause a need to add many new team members to keep up with our rapid growth throughout the organization.
We believe in having a team of people that genuinely love to serve their patients. Patients drive our passion and are the center of everything we do. We strive for teamwork as well as clinical excellence for our patients on every visit. We are looking for team members that are goal-oriented and enjoy working in an adapting and growing environment.
Here at Platinum Dental, we have been experiencing a lot of growth and success over the past year. Because of this, we have a lot of new positions opening up as we add new doctors and as we focus on internal promotions. We are big believers in continuing to learn, grow, and evolve. If those sound like qualities that apply to you we hope that you will consider joining our team.
About the Role
Platinum Dental is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to join our team! We believe in having a team of people that truly love to serve their patients. Patients drive our passion and are the center of everything we do. We strive for teamwork as well as clinical excellence for our patients on every visit. We are looking for team members that are goal-oriented and enjoy working in an adapting and growing environment.
This role will primarily assist the hygienist they are assigned. They hygiene assistant takes the x-rays, setup rooms, breaks down and cleans room, sterilization for the hygienist and greets and helps all patients to feel comfortable during their dental visit.
Responsibilities
Welcome patients to the dental office
Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment, and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records
Skills
Proven experience as a dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
The ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
X-ray certified
Benefits
Health Insurance
Vision
PTO
6 Paid Holidays
401K
Free Dental!
