Hygiene Assistant

Cavanaugh Dental is seeking a skilled and compassionate Full‑Time Hygiene Assistant to join our team! As a Hygiene Assistant, you will work closely with our Hygienists and other team members to provide exceptional dental care and ensure the highest standards of hygiene and patient satisfaction for our patients. The Hygiene Assistant will be responsible for supporting the dental hygiene team in providing excellent patient care and maintaining a clean, sterile, and organized environment.

900 E Cavanaugh, Lansing, MI 48910

• Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Bright Direction Dental is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and well‑being of our employees. Full‑time employees (working 30 or more hours per week) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, as well as access to a variety of voluntary benefits.

In addition, all employees—both full‑time and part‑time—are eligible for paid time off, holiday pay, and participation in our 401(k) retirement savings plan, which includes a company match.

We are committed to providing valuable benefits to meet the diverse needs of our team.

• Prepare treatment rooms and patients for dental hygiene procedures, including setting up equipment, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring patient comfort.
• Follow safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and BBP.
• Responsible for polishing and flossing the patient after they have been scaled by the hygienist, you will then assist in patient education by explaining oral hygiene instructions and post‑procedure care as directed by the dental hygienist or dentist.
• Responsible for taking dental radiographs, making sure they are diagnostic, and ensuring that all safety measures are followed.
• Maintain and monitor dental supplies, restock treatment rooms, and inform the office manager when supplies need to be replenished.
• Accurately record patient information and treatment details in Denticon.
• Ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of treatment areas, waiting rooms, and common areas, including disinfection of surfaces and equipment.
• Adhere to all regulatory guidelines of HIPAA, to ensure a compliant working environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a dental assistant class is preferred.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures.
• Self‑motivator and a critical thinker.
• Ability to multitask to plan out your day and stay on time.
• Basic understanding of infection control and sterilization protocols.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Bright Direction Dental is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti‑discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to abide by these principles and mandates. Bright Direction Dental prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, traits associated with race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Bright Direction Dental conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.