Hygiene Assistant

United States·Mechanicsvillemid

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Overview

The Role As a Hygiene Assistant, you’ll work side by side with one or two hygienists to keep the schedule running smoothly. You’ll handle patient prep, charting, room turnover,

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Responsibilities

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→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 the hygienist dictates
→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 VA regulations

Dental assisting experience preferred; new graduates welcome to apply
Completion of a VA Board-approved radiology course (or ability to complete before start)
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

Requirements

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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 for clinical tasks
See and hear well enough to perform clinical duties and communicate with patients and team members, with or without correction
Wear required personal protective equipment, including masks, gloves, gowns, and eyewear, for extended periods
Work in a clinical setting with exposure to bodily fluids, dental materials, and low-level radiation, following all safety protocols

Phone screen, then an in-office working interview
We contact prior employers for references, including questions about attendance, dependability, and teamwork. Please be ready to provide at least two supervisor references.
Offers are contingent on satisfactory reference and background checks
New team members complete a 90-day introductory period