Hygiene Assistant

Hygiene Assistant

Sharpsburg Dental Care is looking for an experienced Hygiene Assistant to join our fast-paced, patient-focused team! If you have a passion for providing excellent patient care, thrive in a collaborative environment, and enjoy staying busy, we'd love to meet you.

• 2-3 years of dental assisting or hygiene assisting experience
• Active X-ray certification
• Excellent chairside manners and patient communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Punctual, dependable, and professional
• Quick learner with a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Ability to multitask and keep up with a busy office pace
• Passion for delivering outstanding patient experiences

• Monday - Thursday: 7:45 AM - 5:00 PM
• Friday: 7:45 AM - 2:00 PM

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care
• Stable, full-time schedule with early Fridays
• Growth and development opportunities within a thriving practice

If you're an energetic, patient-focused Hygiene Assistant who enjoys working alongside a dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you!

As a Hygiene Assistant, you’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first. You'll enjoy state-of-the-art technology while being surrounded by camaraderie and support. This is where patients come first, and continuous learning is encouraged! Hard-working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care.

What You'll Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays,and PTO (paid time off)
• Front- loaded education and training, providing youtheopportunity to develop to your full potential
• Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential.

More about the role

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide appropriate education throughout treatment.
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to provide quality care.

• Provide superior assistance to supported hygienists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act.
• Assist with setting up rooms for all hygiene visits including stocking and restocking instruments and supplies
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Partner with the providers and team to follow office systems and maximize office workflow.

Minimum Qualifications

• On the job training and additional certification may be required based on state requirements
• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Team Player

• Ability to work in a fast-paced customer-focused environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• The position will have access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training, aligning with the specific role and responsibilities, will be required; and the individual will need to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times.
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year.
• As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and…