Work Policy

Work Policy

• Arrive at the office at least 15 min before your scheduled time
• Scrubs will be worn when you get to the office and off before you leave, and they must be clean and ironed before going in the office.
• Capri scrub pants is allowed within reason.
• Uniforms will be freshly washed and unwrinkled.
• Lab coats (thigh length) is permitted over scrubs.
• Please ensure that uniforms must be fit you adequately to allow for all movements necessary throughout the day without exposure of unnecessary skin or cleavage.
• Clean presentable runners must be worn no open shoes please, unless you've spoken to us.
• Please be considerate with your scents when going to a clinic as some clinics will be scent free.
• If you are a female professional who decides to have artificial nails please ensure they are short so it won’t interfere with the work.
• Hair must always be up.
• Employees must try to minimise any visible tattoos or body piercing. (Ear Piercing/ Nose Piercing are fine, all others are within discretion please speak to the Manager of Sense Dental).
• If you are a smoker please try to minimize to lunch time. Please make sure you don't smell of smoke afterwards.
• Never disclose your address or email, or numbers, or Facebook or twitter accounts with the office or the staff within the office.
• If you are temping in an office and the office offers you a job please note the office MUST talk with Sense first.
• Never do jobs or procedures beyond your scope of practice.
• Chewing gum is unacceptable in the clinical area.
• All employment and personal references will be verified.
• The lunch break does not count towards the hours worked.
• Wage increase will be considered for peak performing team members.
• Front desk employees must dress appropriately for that position. (No jeans, t-shirts, shorts, etc.)
• Personal calls are allowable during lunch hour. Cell phone should be on silent during work hours.
• Conversations in the office should be limited to free time, break, lunch time and done quietly.
• Profanity will not be accepted within the work place.
• Sexual harassment will not be accepted nor tolerated.
• Alcoholic beverages may not be consumed during work hours or the day before. If alcohol is suspected dismissal from the office will occur and possibly from the company.
• The use of drugs will not be accepts.
• When you are at an office please respect all employees and patients privacy and confidentiality regarding medical and dental history.
• Patient’s medical history or treatment history must not be discussed outside of the office.
• When you have finished your temping shift at the office make sure to submit it online in order to be paid.
• If you are a dental hygienist temping in an office there is a standing order for you to print, print a few of them as you will need them to be signed by the dentist. Remember to keep a copy for your records for your portfolio in case you will get audited.