Dental Hygiene Assistant

We're seeking a prophylaxis assistant (PPA) to elevate our already exemplary team of specialists. What exactly is that, you might ask? A PPA is an excellent introductory position into the world of dental care, in which you will directly assist a team of hygienists in their patient care approach. You’ll work alongside our certified dental hygienists as they prepare for patient visits, and you’ll even have the chance to administer hands-on patient care.

Hours: Wed & Thurs; 7:45 am - 4:00 pm & every other Tuesday; 7:45 am - 4:00 pm

Requirements

Requirements:

• CPR certification preferred
• One year of experience working with or caring for children preferred
• Strong customer service skills and commitment to patient/parent satisfaction
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with patients and fellow team members
• Good hand/eye coordination, manual dexterity and precision
• Basic computer and data entry skills Familiarity with Dentrix Ascend and Carestream Imaging helpful
• Requires local travel to other First Impressions offices
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality