Hygiene Assistant: Akron Public Schools

Company: Akron Children's Hospital
Location: Akron
Posted on: May 30, 2025

Job Description:

Part-time, 16 Hours/WeekVariable 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

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