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Hygiene Assistant- New Tampa - LOOKING FOR NEW DENTAL ASSISTANT GRADUATES)

Coast Dental & Orthodontics · Tampa, Florida, US

Job Location: FL New Tampa - Tampa, FL 33647Position Type: Dental AssistantJob Purpose: Assist hygienist in providing dental treatment, care and education to...

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Job DetailsJob Location: FL New Tampa - Tampa, FL 33647Position Type: Dental AssistantJob Purpose: Assist hygienist in providing dental treatment, care and education to patients. Must possess strong knowledge and skill of clinical needs, and working knowledge of back office dental procedures and dental administrative functions. The Hygiene Assistant is a multi-faceted position. A hygiene assistant must possess skills in all three areas of a dental practice; clinical, business and communication. This position demands a high-energy level and a positive attitude. The Hygiene Assistant must be confident, quick-thinking, organized and prepared yet flexible, a good communicator, have the ability to give and take direction. Additionally, the Hygiene Assistant must have great social skills, be a good conversationalist, and love helping people. Duties and Responsibilities: Awareness of delegable duties and functions allowed to be performed by hygiene assistant. Assist hygienists in clinical procedures and treatments. Perform coronal polishing and floss patients, as instructed by hygienist. Learn and comply with Coast's administrative procedures. Learn and comply with OSHA laws and safety gu...