Hygiene Assistant

Smile Brands • Sandy, UT

41d • $16 - $20

About The Position

Here at Monarch Dental we understand the demands of dentistry and the day to day demands that come with treating patients all day long, so we provide an excellent support system, training, and teamwork to make work more enjoyable. We are proud of exceptional teamwork and unite to work fairly and productively to get the job done. In this Hygiene Assistant opportunity, you will support our Dental Hygienist in delivering high-quality patient care by assisting during dental procedures, preparing instruments, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a caring and professional demeanor, ability to start within a month and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Graduation from accredited Dental Assisting program -or- have passed the DANB Radiation Health & Safety exam to meet X-ray requirement
• CPR certified

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat patients, ensuring their comfort throughout the appointment.
• Educate patients on home-care instructions, oral hygiene, and preventive treatments.
• Support the hygienist with time management (flowing patients, scheduling assistance).
• Prepare hygiene rooms for each patient (set-ups, instruments, sterilized trays).
• Assist the hygienist chairside as needed (charting, suctioning, passing instruments).
• Take diagnostic-quality Full Mouth (FMX), Bitewing and Panoramic radiographs.
• Review, update, and document patient medical histories and vital signs.
• Apply fluoride, sealants, and other preventive services as allowed by state regulations.
• Assist with periodontal charting and documentation using digital charting

Benefits

• Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off ("PTO"), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees