Dental Hygiene Assistant

Dental Care Alliance•Arlington, VA

2d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Dental Center is looking for a Dental Hygienist Assistant in Arlington, Virginia , to join our clinical team. We are committed in providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating team-based environment. We take pride in providing comprehensive, personalized care in warm and welcoming environment, prioritizing patient comfort and advanced treatments for optimal oral health. Position Overview: As a Dental Hygiene Assistant, you are an integral part of care team in providing support to the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment. We are passionate about preventive oral health care and value our hygiene team. Join our dynamic dental practice as a Dental Hygiene Assistant! We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care in supportive, friendly environment with opportunities for professional growth. Candidates must have prior dental assisting experience to be considered.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED (Required)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented with a commitment to patient care and comfort
prior dental assisting experience

Nice To Haves

Associate or certification in Dental Assisting (preferred but not required)
Radiology certification (if applicable)
CPR certification (Preferred but can be obtained upon hiring)

Responsibilities

Prepare and set up treatment rooms, ensuring cleanliness and proper sterilization
Assist Dental Hygienists during patient treatment progress
Update patient health history and chart treatment progress
Expose and develop radiographs (if certified)
Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care
Cordinate with clinical staff to manage inventory and sterilization of dental instruments
Support the hygienist with patient scheduling and treatment recommendations and office recall systems
Perform routine tasks while ensuring compliance with the industry regulations including HIPAA & OSHA