Dental Hygiene Assistant

Dental Care Alliance•Vienna, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cosmetic Dental Associates is looking for a Dental Hygienist Assistant in Burke, Virginia, to join our clinical team. We are committed to providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating in a team-based environment. We take pride in providing comprehensive, personalized care in a warm and welcoming environment, prioritizing patient comfort and advanced treatments for optimal oral health. As a Dental Hygiene Assistant, you are an integral part of the 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 a supportive, friendly environment with opportunities for professional growth. Candidates must have prior dental assisting experience to be considered.

Requirements

Radiology certification - 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

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
Coordinate 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