Hygiene Assistant

Hygiene Assistant# Hygiene Assistant Hot Job Champagne Family Dentistry - Sparks, NV 89434## Overview Position Type Full Time## Description Champagne Family Dentistry Sparks is seeking two full-time Hygiene Assistants to support the Dental Hygienist .We’re looking for a dedicated Hygiene Assistant who’s passionate about patient care, teamwork, and creating a welcoming experience for every patient.

As part of our close-knit dental family, you’ll support our hygienists and doctors in delivering exceptional care while growing your skills in a positive, professional environment. If you’re enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and ready to make a difference in patients’ lives, this is the perfect opportunity to  part of a team that values compassion, excellence, and community—where every day brings a new reason to smile.
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* Key Responsibilities:

** The key roles of a dental hygiene assistant (or hygiene assistant in a dental office) include helping the dental hygienist provide efficient patient care. Common responsibilities include:
* Greeting and seating patients.
* Reviewing and updating medical and dental histories.
* Taking and recording X-rays (if certified).
* Preparing and disinfecting treatment rooms.
* Setting up instruments and materials before appointments.
* Assisting the hygienist during procedures when needed.
* Suctioning, passing instruments, and ensuring patient comfort.
* Sterilizing instruments and maintaining infection control standards.
* Taking impressions or intraoral scans (if allowed by state regulations and office policy).
* Providing patients with oral hygiene instructions and post-treatment care information.
* Charting findings and updating patient records.
* Stocking treatment rooms and ordering supplies.
* Scheduling follow-up appointments or helping with patient flow.

Strong hygiene assistants are also known for:
* Excellent communication and customer service.
* Attention to detail.
* Organization and time management.
* Teamwork and reliability.
* Knowledge of infection control and sterilization procedures.## Qualifications
** Skills and

Qualifications:

*** High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
* Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Physical stamina to perform manual cleaning tasks.

Hourly Pay Rate:
Depending on Experience We are an Equal Opportunity Employer All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, medical condition or disability, or any other status protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Scrubs Allowance
* Supplemental Benefits
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