Dental Assistant for Hygienist — Paid Training & Benefits

Guardian Dentistry; Matthews (NC); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Floating Holiday

Paid training

Continuing Education

Uniform allowance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Complimentary dental care for you and

Immediate family

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Matthews Family Dentistry is seeking a Dental Assistant to support our hygienists and ensure a smooth patient experience in Matthews, NC. You will assist during procedures, prepare rooms, sterilize equipment, and take radiographs as part of a collaborative dental team.

The role emphasizes patient education, adherence to infection control, and accurate record keeping, with a focus on quality care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of active dental assisting experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset.
• Experience supporting dental hygienists preferred.
• Knowledge of dental software and digital radiography is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist hygienist during patient care and periodontal procedures.
• Preparing treatment rooms before and after patient appointments.
• Sterilizing and maintaining dental instruments and equipment.
• Take dental radiographs (X-rays).
• Reviewing medical histories and updating patient records.
• Providing patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Maintaining inventory and stocking hygiene treatment rooms.
• Ensuring compliance with infection control and OSHA guidelines.
• Take impressions, scans, or intra oral photos.
• Schedule recall and follow up appointments.
• Confirm treatment plans and patient understanding.

Tools

Dental software

Digital radiography

Job description

Matthews Family Dentistry is seeking a Dental Assistant to support our hygienists and ensure a smooth patient experience in Matthews, NC. You will assist during procedures, prepare rooms, sterilize equipment, and take radiographs as part of a collaborative dental team.

The role emphasizes patient education, adherence to infection control, and accurate record keeping, with a focus on quality care and teamwork.