Hygiene Assistant

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"Open Up" to a whole new dental experience. Imagine working in a place that delivers best in class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first, every visit. Our guiding principle is empathy, and we want you to join us on our mission to transform the dental experience.

Our practice partners with North American Dental Group which provides us with the necessary support to fulfill our purpose of ensuring excellent patient care. We use our individuality and dental expertise to practice group dentistry and ensure that every patient leaves our office satisfied. Do you have the drive and passion to help others improve their oral health? Come join our team and help us pioneer a new culture of dentistry.

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Dental Assistant partners with the practice team to provide excellent clinical support to help patients get the care they need. The assistant will help prepare the patient for treatment and assist the dentist in restorative dentistry.

• Provides excellent chair‑side clinical support and assistance to Doctors and Hygienists, including charting, operatory set/clean up, and patient education.
• Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction, and ensures completion of forms and signatures in dental software.
• Reviews the daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
• Prepares patients, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, maintains chain of asepsis, prepares materials, and assists dentists during dental procedures following OSHA guidelines.
• Exposes and develops dental diagnostic radiographs.
• Follows OSHA regulations and safety requirements, including compliance with HIPAA guidelines, CPR, X‑rays, and other required certifications and registrations.

• Dental Assisting Certification or equivalent on‑the‑job training.
• 1–5 years of experience preferred; new graduates considered.
• Radiography/X‑Ray certification for the respective state.
• CPR Certification required.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patients.

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k).
• Competitive paid time off.
• Opportunity for career growth and continuing education.
• Exciting atmosphere that encourages individuality and patient‑centered care.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.