Dental Hygiene Assistant

Dental Care Alliance•College Park, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

College Park Dental is seeking a Dental Hygienist Assistant in College Park, Maryland, to join their clinical team. The practice is committed to providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction in a team-based environment, offering comprehensive, personalized care with a focus on patient comfort and advanced treatments for optimal oral health. As a Dental Hygiene Assistant, you will be an integral part of the care team, providing support to the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment. The practice is passionate about preventive oral health care and values its hygiene team, offering a dynamic dental practice environment with opportunities for professional growth. Candidates must have prior dental assisting experience to be considered.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED (Required)
Associate or certification in Dental Assisting (Required)
Radiology certification (Required)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented with a commitment to patient care and comfort

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