About this role
At the heart of River Run Dental in Henrico is a desire to completely transform the traditional dental experience. We stay on the cutting edge of dentistry, utilizing the most up-to-date technology and materials such as our iTero digital scanner. We focus on putting the needs of our patients above all else and by doing so, we can practice high-quality dentistry in a serene and blissful environment.
Position Summary:
The Hygiene Assistant is responsible for assisting the hygienist in clinical and administrative duties, including prepare patient for procedure or exam, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials and assist during dental procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the hygienist with all dental hygiene procedures including but not limited to take directions from doctor, hygienist, performing patient oral evaluations, take, develop and mount accurate and high-quality X-rays, various laboratory duties including provisional
- Maintain the highest level of confidentiality according to the HIPAA guidelines
- Adhere to safety guidelines/procedures to OSHA and practice standards
Qualifications:
- Dental assistant certification where required
- X-ray certification
- Nitrous oxide certification preferred
- Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law
- Experience with relevant dental software
- High school diploma or equivalent
Other facts
About Lightwave Dental
Lightwave is a dental leadership organization providing world-class business services so dentists and their teams can realize personal, professional and financial goals.
Based in Woodbridge, VA, with an alliance of dental practice partners across the Mid-Atlantic, Lightwave provides non-clinical practice management services to help dentists and their teams remove the burdens of insurance negotiations, patient billing, practice marketing, human resources, recruiting and more.
Lightwave supports the growth strategies of dentists and their dental teams at every stage of their career: 1) assisting doctors and hygienists in the launch of a career in dentistry; 2) supporting doctors as they lead their dental practice to success; and, 3) working with those looking toward retirement to reward themselves and leave a legacy.
What separates Lightwave from other dental support organizations is a passionate people-first culture that values collaboration, patient relationships and practice culture.
Interested dentists are encouraged to reach out to the Lightwave executive team. Become a member of an innovative dental alliance and play an ownership role in building the group dentistry solution the industry truly needs.
What you'll do
- The Hygiene Assistant supports the hygienist with clinical and administrative tasks, which includes preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, setting up trays, preparing materials, and assisting during dental procedures. Responsibilities also involve taking X-rays, performing oral evaluations, and handling various laboratory duties.
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