Dental Assistant - Hygiene

Catalyst Dental Allies (CDA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Job Summary:

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure that the clinic provides the highest standard of quality dental care for our patients in a stress-free and safe environment. The Dental Assistant - Hygiene primarily supports the Hygiene department in delivering preventative care by assisting with procedures, supplies, equipment and environment necessary to achieve this purpose. In addition, the Dental Assistant - Hygiene will support the DDS in providing care when necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains inventory of all clinic supplies through direct and ongoing communication with Catalyst Purchasing.

• Supervises the maintenance of all clinical equipment so clinic operates at maximum efficiency and without unnecessary interruptions.

• Ensures that repairs are kept to a minimum through thorough maintenance of all dental equipment.

• Ensures that universal precautions are followed and that all federal and state requirements are met thereby ensuring a safe and hygienic workplace for staff and patients.

• Manages personal career development through continuing education in order to facilitate a continuous learning environment.

• Contributes to the profitability and success of the clinic by managing dental materials, patient’s records, scheduling, patient care, and effective communication.

• Ensures that a positive clinical environment exists so that every patient leaves with a positive experience.

• Displays the Catalyst values of Passionate, Adaptable, Integrity, Ally, and All-In.

• Other duties as assigned.

Travel:

Travel may be required.

Scheduled Working Hours:

Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Hours may vary depending upon the needs of the position, department, and business.

Other Duties:

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.

Equipment Operated:

Dental equipment and standard office equipment including: computers, printers, faxes, copiers, postage machine, etc.