Role OverviewThe Hygiene Assistant plays an important role in supporting our hygienists and clinical team while helping ensure smooth patient flow throughout the day. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in creating a positive experience for patients.
What You Will Do
Prepare treatment rooms and patients for hygiene procedures, assist hygienists and doctors during patient care, sterilize and organize instruments, take dental radiographs as needed, chart patient information and maintain accurate records, educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care, maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the clinical area, ensure proper operation of dental equipment and supplies, support efficient patient flow and minimize wait times.
Why It Might Be a Fit
We are looking for someone who is dependable, team-oriented, and passionate about delivering an exceptional patient experience. We offer competitive pay, paid weekly, bonus potential, full medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match after 90 days, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability options, paid time off (PTO), up to 7 paid holidays, continuing education opportunities, and a supportive team environment with growth opportunities.
Requirements
- Previous dental assisting or hygiene assisting experience required
- Open Dental experience preferred
- iTero scanner experience preferred
- X-ray certification preferred
- CPR certification preferred
- Strong understanding of dental instruments and infection control protocols
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently within a team environment
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Paid weekly
- Bonus potential
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match after 90 days
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability options
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Up to 7 paid holidays
- Continuing education opportunities
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