Hygiene Assistant

Schedule:
Monday: 8am-5pm
Tuesday: 7:15am-5pm
Wednesday: 7:15am-5pm
Thursday: 7:15am-5pm
Friday: Office Closed

Compensation & Benefits
We offer a culture that values caring, professional development, growth, and sustainability. Our comprehensive and competitive benefits package includes:
Competitive pay
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employer-paid life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and paid holidays
A team culture focused on growth, communication, and high-quality care
Work-life balance

What You’ll Do
As a key member of our team, you’ll help keep hygiene visits efficient and comfortable for patients by:
Prepare hygiene operatories, set up instruments and supplies, and seat patients for their appointments.
Assist the dental hygienist chairside during routine cleanings, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing, and other hygiene procedures as directed. Provide suction, pass instruments, and prepare materials as needed.
Take dental X-rays as directed and within your state-authorized scope of practice.
Assist with periodontal charting and enter findings as directed by the hygienist.
Help patients feel comfortable and reinforce oral hygiene instructions provided by the hygienist.
Turn over operatories between patients, disinfect surfaces, and clean, package, and sterilize instruments according to office protocols.
Restock hygiene rooms and notify the Clinical Lead or Office Manager when supplies are low.
Coordinate with the hygienist and front office to keep patients moving through the hygiene schedule.
Follow infection control, PPE, and patient privacy protocols.

Qualifications
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Active dental X-ray certification or equivalent radiography credential valid in the state where the practice is located
Basic knowledge of infection control and instrument sterilization practices
Strong communication, attention to detail, and time management skills
Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical setting

Preferred
Coronal polishing certification recognized in the state where the practice is located
Previous experience in dental assisting, hygiene assisting, or dental sterilization
Familiarity with Denticon or another dental practice management system
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching
Manual dexterity to handle dental instruments and equipment
Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens, disinfectants, and sterilization products
Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and perform repetitive tasks