Dental Hygienist Mock Interview
Master 25 Dental Hygienist interview questions covering patient care, clinical protocols, and infection control.
Question 9 of 25
What experience do you have performing tasks outside of your role as a hygienist?
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The interviewer would like to know that you are the type of team player who will jump in and help your colleagues, whether it's "in your job description" or not. Show the interviewer that you will be proactive in assisting your colleagues when the opportunity arises. Be aware of your state's scope of practice, and think of ways you add value beyond your job description. If you have experience with reception work, taking calls, scheduling, and handling paperwork, those are also useful skills.
"As a dental hygienist, I can perform a variety of procedures in addition to routine hygiene procedures. I am able to administer local anesthetic, expose radiographs, serve as a chairside assistant, place and remove matrices for direct restorations, remove sutures, fabricate provisionals, take alginate impressions, and more. I desire to practice at the top of my license under direct or general supervision in order to maximize patient care."
"I have previous experience working with dental insurances. It is important for patients to maximize their benefits, and I always want to provide the insurance company with the required documentation for authorization requests. I also have experience in building schedules that provide greater access to care without overwhelming the office.
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In addition to my role, I also have experience in administrative tasks like receptionist work, as well as steri nurse and dental assisting. Or I am helping to walk an elderly patient to their car or cab. I am always happy to jump in and help out whenever I am needed.
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You seem very ready to do what it takes to be kind, helpful, and deliver the best to your patients. Well said!
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