Hygiene Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Completion of a North Carolina Board-approved radiology course, or ability to complete it before starting.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Comfort discussing treatment and financial options with patients.
• Strong communication skills and a warm, patient-first approach.
• Ability to stay organized and adaptable in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to stand, sit, bend, and reach for extended periods throughout the workday; work closely with patients while maintaining proper posture and positioning; lift and carry up to 25 pounds; use fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination; and see and hear well enough to perform clinical duties and communicate, with or without correction.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including masks, gloves, gowns, and eyewear, for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a clinical setting with exposure to bodily fluids, dental materials, and low-level radiation while following safety protocols.
• Provide at least two supervisor references; prior employers are contacted regarding attendance, dependability, and teamwork.
• Satisfactory reference and background checks are required for an offer.

Nice To Haves

• Dental assisting experience; new graduates are welcome to apply.
• North Carolina Dental Assistant II credential.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat patients, review and update medical histories, and take vital signs.
• Take radiographs and intraoral photos.
• Record periodontal charting and clinical notes as dictated by the hygienist.
• Prepare and turn over operatories, including cleaning, disinfecting, and setting up trays.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control standards.
• Provide oral hygiene instructions to patients.
• Review recommended treatment plans with patients, answer questions, and explain costs, insurance estimates, and patient financing options.
• Help schedule recommended treatment and partner with the front office to support case acceptance.
• Help keep the hygiene schedule on time and support the team during busy days.
• Perform other duties within the scope permitted for dental assistants under North Carolina regulations.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k)