Hygiene Assistant

Hygiene Assistant

Essington Family Dental Care is looking for a Hygiene Assistant to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with little to no dental experience and offers world‑class training, hands‑on duty, and future career opportunities. You will work side by side with our hygiene providers to deliver the best patient care to our local community.

As a Hygiene Assistant, you’ll enjoy state‑of‑the‑art technology, teamwork, and continuous learning. Hard‑working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for providing excellent patient care.

Essington Family Dental Care is a unique practice that values collaboration, communication, and community.

• 28‑person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community
• Located on Essington Road
• Fast‑paced and positive environment

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO
• Front‑loaded education and training, providing the opportunity to develop to your full potential
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry‑leading experience, providing a stable career with unlimited growth potential

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, 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

• 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
• Access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job‑related functions; regular HIPAA training required; must protect PHI and maintain data safeguards

• 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 healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre‑employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided.
  
  Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.