{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"62b5befd728b79a9abe2bd87","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/62b5befd728b79a9abe2bd87","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/62b5befd728b79a9abe2bd87","title":"Hygiene Assistant","description":"Job Details Job Location: Dental Depot of Owasso PLLC - Owasso, OK 74055\nPosition Type: Full Time\nEducation Level: High School/GED\nTravel Percentage: Up to 10%\nJob Shift: Day\nPosition Summary Assist Hygienist, set up equipment, prepare patient for hygiene treatment and keep records.\nEssential Functions To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nPrepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist/hygienist during dental procedures.\nRecord treatment information in patient records.\nExpose dental diagnostic x-rays. Is responsible for x-ray sensor care and guidelines.\nCoronal polish all surfaces of the teeth efficiently to assist the Hygienist during the patient’s preventative and/or periodontal visit.\nTake and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.\nAssist Hygienist in management of medical or dental emergencies.\nProvide postoperative instructions prescribed by Hygienist.\nMake post-operative calls to patients.\nInstruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.\nOrder and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory for Hygiene department.\nSchedule appointments, make any necessary calls to maintain a full hygiene schedule. Follow up with patient on any missed appointments and reschedule accordingly.\nApply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.\nPlacement of sealants as prescribed by Dentist.\nPosition may be required to relocate to other Dental Depot clinics either permanently or on a short term basis due to office needs, on an as needed basis at the discretion of Management.\nComplies with: Dental Depot policies and procedures; OSHA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and HIPAA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.\nThis position may complete other Administrative and Maintenance tasks as assigned by Management.\nMaintain regular and reliable attendance.\nQualifications Skills & Abilities Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required\nExperience: Completion of Dental Assisting school or minimum three months experience in a dental office.\nCertifications & Licenses: Dental Assistant permit within 30 days of employment required. Coronal Polish Certificate and Radiation Certificate within six month of employment required.\nComputer Skills: Dental Software knowledge (Eaglesoft knowledge preferred, but not required.) Knowledge of all Microsoft Office products.\nOther Requirements: Must have a valid driver's license, proof of valid vehicle insurance and must have annual Motor Vehicle Record Check, as a condition of employment if employee operates any Company owned vehicles or drives their own personal vehicle for Company business purposes.\nMust have signed the Hepatitis B Vaccination Form declining or accepting the vaccination within 30 days of Employment.\nPosition Qualifications Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.\nAdaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.\nOrganized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.\nCustomer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.\nWorking Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.\nEthical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.\nTechnical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.\nDetail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.\nSafety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.\nAccuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.\nEnthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.\nFriendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.\nSelf-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.\nTime Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.\nActive Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.\nCommunication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.\nInitiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.\nMotivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.\nHonesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.\nEnergetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.\nPhysical Demands N (Not Applicable)\nActivity is not applicable to this position.\nO (Occasionally)\nPosition requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)\nF (Frequently)\nPosition requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)\nC (Constantly)\nPosition requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)\nPhysical Demands\nLift/Carry\nStand\nF\n30 lbs or less\nWalk\nF\nStand\nSit\nF\nManually Manipulate\nF\nReach Outward\nF\nPush/Pull\nF\nReach Above Shoulder\nO\n30 lbs or less\nF\nClimb\nN\nCrawl\nN\nSquat or Kneel\nO\nBend\nO\nGrasp\nF\nSpeak\nF\nOther Physical Requirements Vision (Near) Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Such as safety glasses, surgical masks and protective gloves\nWork Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, body fluids, blood borne pathogens, and the risk of radiation. The noise level is usually moderate. As the dental practice is heavily dependent on scheduling, the general environment can become hectic at times. Therefore, the employee must be able to handle effectively the normal anxieties associated with the job.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Priority Dispatch","rawCompany":"priority dispatch","city":"Brooklyn","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-15T04:30:03.303Z","occupations":[{"code":"31-9091.00","title":"Dental Assistants","slug":"dental-assistants"},{"code":"29-1292.00","title":"Dental Hygienists","slug":"dental-hygienists"},{"code":"31-9099.00","title":"Healthcare Support Workers, All Other","slug":"healthcare-support-workers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"621210","title":"Offices of Dentists","slug":"offices-of-dentists"},{"code":"621999","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-ambulatory-health-care-services"},{"code":"339114","title":"Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing","slug":"dental-equipment-and-supplies-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Hygiene Assistant","description":"Job Details Job Location: Dental Depot of Owasso PLLC - Owasso, OK 74055\nPosition Type: Full Time\nEducation Level: High School/GED\nTravel Percentage: Up to 10%\nJob Shift: Day\nPosition Summary Assist Hygienist, set up equipment, prepare patient for hygiene treatment and keep records.\nEssential Functions To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nPrepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist/hygienist during dental procedures.\nRecord treatment information in patient records.\nExpose dental diagnostic x-rays. Is responsible for x-ray sensor care and guidelines.\nCoronal polish all surfaces of the teeth efficiently to assist the Hygienist during the patient’s preventative and/or periodontal visit.\nTake and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.\nAssist Hygienist in management of medical or dental emergencies.\nProvide postoperative instructions prescribed by Hygienist.\nMake post-operative calls to patients.\nInstruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.\nOrder and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory for Hygiene department.\nSchedule appointments, make any necessary calls to maintain a full hygiene schedule. Follow up with patient on any missed appointments and reschedule accordingly.\nApply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.\nPlacement of sealants as prescribed by Dentist.\nPosition may be required to relocate to other Dental Depot clinics either permanently or on a short term basis due to office needs, on an as needed basis at the discretion of Management.\nComplies with: Dental Depot policies and procedures; OSHA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and HIPAA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.\nThis position may complete other Administrative and Maintenance tasks as assigned by Management.\nMaintain regular and reliable attendance.\nQualifications Skills & Abilities Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required\nExperience: Completion of Dental Assisting school or minimum three months experience in a dental office.\nCertifications & Licenses: Dental Assistant permit within 30 days of employment required. 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