Hygiene Assistant

Juniper Services•Garden City, ID

9d•Onsite

About The Position

State Street Dental Boise is looking for a Hygiene Assistant to support the hygiene and sanitation operations, ensuring that all areas meet health, safety, and cleanliness standards. This role is essential in maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for staff, clients, and visitors, particularly in industries such as healthcare, food production, hospitality, and manufacturing.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience in cleaning, janitorial, or hygiene-related roles is an advantage.
Knowledge of cleaning products, equipment, and safety procedures.
Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Physical stamina to perform manual cleaning tasks.
Excellent communication and customer service.
Organization and time management.
Teamwork and reliability.
Knowledge of infection control and sterilization procedures.

Responsibilities

Greeting and seating patients.
Reviewing and updating medical and dental histories.
Taking and recording X-rays (if certified).
Preparing and disinfecting treatment rooms.
Setting up instruments and materials before appointments.
Assisting the hygienist during procedures when needed.
Suctioning, passing instruments, and ensuring patient comfort.
Sterilizing instruments and maintaining infection control standards.
Taking impressions or intraoral scans (if allowed by state regulations and office policy).
Providing patients with oral hygiene instructions and post-treatment care information.
Charting findings and updating patient records.
Stocking treatment rooms and ordering supplies.
Scheduling follow-up appointments or helping with patient flow.