Dental Hygiene Assistant

Maple Shade Dental of Peoria in Dunlap, Illinois, is seeking a dedicated Dental Hygiene Assistant to join our team! This role involves providing top-notch patient care while supporting our clinical team in a variety of duties ranging in complexity, with ample opportunities for learning and professional growth. We value exceptional customer service and communication skills, as this position is key to creating a positive patient experience in our team-oriented environment. If you’re passionate about dentistry, eager to grow, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

The following dental hygiene assisting duties are noted; however, other duties may be assigned:

• Distributes and collects completed documentation from patient including medical history.
• Sets up and breaks down treatment rooms, cleans & sterilizes treatment room.
• Sterilize & maintain equipment & instruments.
• Upholds office policy including HIPAA & OSHA
• Greets and escorts patients into operatories and escorts them out.
• Performs assigned daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning & maintenance duties.
• Reviews medical history and inputs into CPS. Asks initial consult questions from patient, records information and takes intra-oral pictures for doctor.  Fills out exam notes as dictated by doctor.
• Ability to take clinically appropriate xrays.
• Obtain and review needed consent for patient treatment.
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Completion of Dental Assisting Program preferred