Hygiene Assistant: Akron Public Schools

Part-time, 16 Hours/Week Variable Days Onsite: Akron Public Schools Summary: The Hygiene Assistant provides efficient assistance for the dentist and/or dental hygienist and individualized instruction and guidance to all Dental Clinic and School based patients. Responsibilities: - Provides efficient assistance for the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist and individualized instruction and guidance to all Dental Clinic or School based patients. - Demonstrates competent Hygiene Assistant responsibilities in providing age-appropriate care and service to patients - Participates in the educational, safety and quality efforts of the Dental Practice and School Health - Other duties as required. Other information: Technical Expertise - Experience as a chairside assistant in “4-handed dentistry” is preferred. - Experience treating and teaching healthy and medically compromised patients is preferred. - Experience with electronic medical records is preferred. - Experience working with various levels within an organization is preferred. - Experience in healthcare is preferred. - Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is preferred. Education and Experience - Education: High school diploma or equivalent and graduate of an accredited dental assistant training program or the equivalent in applicable experience is required. Associate's degree preferred. - Certification: Current certificate to practice dental radiography in State of Ohio is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) required or willingness to obtain upon hire. - Years of relevant experience: Minimum 2 or more years of clinical experience in dental assisting preferred. - Years of experience supervising: None. Part Time FTE: 0.400000