Hygiene Assistant

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We are looking for an enthusiastic Hygiene assistant that loves building and maintaining positive relationships with patients. The role requires flexibility, willingness to collaborate with other team members, and a shared passion for quality patient care. Primary responsibilities include providing excellent patient experiences while "in the chair" and promoting overall patient retention.

• Provide exceptional customer service with excellent chair-side manner, demonstrating teamwork.
• Assist the doctor and/or hygienist(s) with dental procedures, maintaining excellent patient service, integrity, and flow.
• Review patient charts prior to doctor arrival, document appropriate patient information and health history during exam and treatment, ensure all consents are completed.
• Perform four‑handed dentistry tasks: fabricate temporary crowns, place rubber dam, place amalgam and composite restorations, assist with seating permanent/removable prosthodontics, coronal polishing, sealant placement.
• Take, develop and mount accurate, high‑quality radiographs and intra‑oral photos.
• Clean, sterilize and prepare equipment and operatory before and after a patient’s appointment.
• Track incoming and outgoing lab cases, monitor and order dental supplies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance, follow safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and Blood‑borne Pathogens (BBP), and be able to multi‑task in a rapidly changing environment.
• Educate patients and address their questions and concerns to help them feel comfortable.
• Assist business administrative team in scheduling patients and submitting referrals as clinically necessary.
• Computer proficiency and ability to learn new programs.

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current radiography certification required.
• Active Dental Assistant/CDA/EFDA/EDDA/QDA license as required by state.
• Current CPR (BLS) certification preferred.
• Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia preferred or ability to become certified.

• Paid Sick and Vacation Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Affordable Short- & Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Affordable Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonuses
• Total Rewards Program
• Annual Performance Reviews
• Flexible work environment to offer work/life balance

• Associate

• Full‑time

• Administrative

• Wellness and Fitness Services
• Medical Practices
• Hospitals and Health Care