Hygiene assistants post falls under the broader category of Dental assistants, the job description is the same for both the roles, but the hygiene assistants basically focus on hygiene care and treatment. The duties of hygiene assistants include assisting the hygienists in various dental practices, working alongside one or many hygienists, stocking the necessary equipment, setting up, clearing and cleaning equipment in-between patient consults, filling records, charting data, executing minor tasks such as applying fluoride treatment, taking BP, polishing teeth, developing X-rays and booking future appointments for patients.
The eligible Hygiene Assistant Resume demonstrates skills such as dexterity, infection disease control techniques, good communication skills, PC operating knowledge, and fluency in operating a variety of equipment, machinery, and computer software packages. A High School diploma is considered mandatory for this position, some, but not all, employers demand certification in dental assisting.
Objective : Enthusiastic and committed employee seeking a position where expertise in greeting customers, answering phones and customer service skills will be fully utilized.
Skills : Patient Care, Instrument Sterilization.
Description :
Set up each assigned room for the beginning of the day.
Organized and set up instruments for the hygienist, welcoming patients, and seating patients.
Updated health history's for patients and reviewing total cost amounts for out of pocket expenses.
Cleaned the patient's teeth such as, taking an FM/ bitewings and getting exams from the doctor if time let it instead of after cleaning.
Applied fluoride and set up future scheduling and treatment plans and presented the finical arrangements and walked the patients to the front desk.
Responsible for setting up and breaking down each room before and after the day and each patient.
Scrubbed schedules for the next day or two for the hygienist and make sure everything was up to date and correct.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Dental Assistant
Hygiene Assistant III Resume
Summary : Enthusiastic team player committed to quality work. Hygiene Assistants are responsible for patient clerical duties, and charting maintenance duties
Skills : Technical Skills, Management.
Description :
Prepared patient, sterilized or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures.
Recorded the treatment information in patient records.
Provided postoperative instructions prescribed by the dentist.
Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
Instructed patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
Scheduled appointments, prepare bills, and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms.
Attended to patients, dental radiographs, cleanliness, and organization of operatories, preparation of trays.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Diploma
Hygiene Assistant I Resume
Objective : Dental Assistant who is ambitious with a positive outlook and a great desire to contribute to the growth of the practice with the knowledge, skills.
Skills : Technical Skills, Communication Skills.
Description :
Cleaned patient rooms and set up rooms for waiting patients.
Picked of cavity-free and place on cavity freeboard.
Charted and treatment plan any work that is needed, discuss procedures and treatment costs with the patient.
Turned and prepared a room for the next prophylaxis.
Scheduled all hygiene appointments Put in and modified treatment plans Cleaned and set up hygiene rooms.
Charted Stocked rooms Maintained hygienist tools Worked in sterilization Received OSHA hours.
Assisted the hygienist with x-rays and prophy's; x-rays, sterilization.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Dental Assisting
Hygiene Assistant Resume
Objective : Dedicated and energetic Registered Dental Assistant with experience providing skilled dental treatment. Focused on patient comfort, proper oral hygiene, treatment and preventative care management.
Skills : Customer service, Communication Skills.
Description :
Provided most of the pediatric cleanings in the office.
Effectively operated x-ray machines and developed x-rays.
Applied fluorides or other cavity-prevention agents to inhibit tooth decay.
Expertly managed difficult or emotional patient situations and responded promptly to patient needs.
Recommended products and devices for patients' home care.
Worked during the second year of the Dental Hygiene program Seated hygiene patients, recorded vitals, and updated medical history information.
Responsible for taking patients X-Rays -Responsible for tear down and cleaning of all dental rooms.
Responsible for sterilization of the lab knowledge.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Jr. Hygiene Assistant Resume
Objective : Highly motivated individual seeking to obtain a position with a growing team of professionals. Works effectively as a team player or individual contributor, enthusiastic.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Sales.
Description :
Prepared and breakdown treatment areas.
Provided knowledge of treatments and procedures.
Sterilized and deliver instruments to doctors/hygienists.
Interned with a wonderful office for two months which allowed me the chance to better the skills learned in school.
Completed included assistants of prophylaxis, restorations, extraction, taking and developing x-rays, insurance verification.
Stored files Sterilizing surgery cases Record maintenance including charting.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Hygiene Assistant/Representative Resume
Summary : Worked in the service industry for quite awhile until starting to look for a more suitable job for a young aspiring adult.
Skills : Patient Care, Detail Oriented, Cash Handling.
Description :
Set up rooms for all operative procedures.
Stocked room with instruments prior to each procedure.
Performed lab duties such as pouring models and fabricating whitening trays.
Sterilized operatory and instrumentation according to OSHA standards.
Assisted hygienists by periodontal charting with accuracy and speed.
Maintained inventory control by notifying the person responsible for ordering when items are taken from the back stock.
Walked patients back to the x-ray room and take necessary x-rays and vitals, notify a doctor when an exam is needed.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Dental Hygiene
Jr. Hygiene Assistant Resume
Objective : Motivated recent graduate seeking a dental assistant position in a unique and demanding dental practice in order to expand knowledge and skills to help the office constantly grow and develop.
Assisted the Dental Hygienist. Sit patients and make them feel comfortable.
Set up the operatory rooms with correct instruments and products. Break down operatory rooms after each procedure.
Assisted 8 hygienists in a multi doctor office, hygienists greeted patients, took and developed x-rays.
Assisted doctors with patient exams, sterilized instruments, equipment and rooms, set up instrument trays.
Completed inventory, supply orders, and restocked supplies.
Greeted patients and seated them. Currently, assist Doctors and hygienists will working with the patients.
Updated charts and informed them of what their appointment consisted of.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Associate Hygiene Assistant Resume
Headline : Energetic and self-motivated Dental Assistant with professional experience in dentistry, sterilization, laboratory, radiology and clerical duties seeking a challenging job opportunity.
Skills : Quality Control, Management.
Description :
Supervised all back-office staff including scheduling, training, performance evaluations, and assisted hygienists with Radiography and charting.
Provided patients with proper prep and post-treatment instructions.
Responsible for ensuring sterilization of the office and equipment meets OSHA's standards.
Established and conducted a weekly/monthly/quarterly inspection.
Maintained dental supplies and inventory; stock supplies in operatories, lab, etc.
Led, Inspired and Motivated back staff.
Participated in monthly operational meetings and training.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
General Studies
Lead Hygiene Assistant Resume
Headline : Dependable, motivated, and goal-oriented professional with experience in multiple job settings. Experienced skills in both oral and written communication with well-rounded computer knowledge.
Skills : Customer Service, Sales.
Description :
Prepared and breakdown treatment areas.
Provided knowledge of treatments and procedures.
Sterilized and deliver instruments to doctors/hygienists.
Greeted patient Take photos and x-rays Complete paperwork (periodontal charting, chart notes, treatment plan).
Objective : To pursue a position in the dental field that will expand knowledge and personal growth. Enjoy working in a challenging, team oriented environment.
Skills : Great customer service skills, Management.
Description :
Provided hygiene care to the inmate population with regular delivery of anesthesia.
Comforted with high maintenance patients.
Provided hygiene care for children ages.
Captured digital x-rays Delivered local anesthesia when necessary.
Presented oral health education to caregivers of adults and children with special needs.
Prepared rooms for routine hygiene appointments.
Greeted and seated patients. Assisted with patient charting.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Dental Hygiene
Hygiene Assistant Resume
Objective : Certified Dental Assistant offering results oriented, highly motivated, friendly, professional and reliable services.
Skills : Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking.
Description :
Completed full mouth, bitewing, and pano patient X-rays using digital sensors and plates.
Bleached trays, polishing, and flossing of patients' teeth. Dental exams with doctor Periodontal charting.
Administrator patient appointments for upcoming cleanings.
Received and prepared patients.
Developed dental radiographs. Sterilized dental instruments.
Organized hygienist rooms, cleaning before and after patients.
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