Dental Hygiene Assistant

Dental Care Alliance; Gloucester Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time schedule

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k)

Professional development

Modern dental tech

Job summary

Dental Solutions in Blackwood, New Jersey, is seeking a Dental Hygiene Assistant to join our clinical team. You will support the office and assist dental staff with treatment, while fostering preventive oral health care in a friendly setting.

The role requires prior dental assisting experience, radiology certification, and strong communication skills to ensure patient comfort and high-quality care. Opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or certification in Dental Assisting preferred.
• Radiology certification required.
• CPR certification preferred (can be obtained on hire).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with commitment to patient care and comfort.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up treatment rooms, ensuring cleanliness and sterilization.
• Assist Dental Hygienists during patient treatment progress.
• Update patient health history and chart treatment progress.
• Expose and develop radiographs (if certified).
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Coordinate with clinical staff to manage inventory and sterilization of instruments.
• Support the hygienist with patient scheduling and treatment recommendations.
• Comply with HIPAA and OSHA regulations in daily tasks.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or certification in Dental Assisting

Radiology certification

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Dental Solutions is looking for a Dental Hygienist Assistant in Blackwood, New Jersey, to join our clinical team. We are committed in providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating team-based environment. We take pride in providing comprehensive, personalized care in warm and welcoming environment, prioritizing patient comfort and advanced treatments for optimal oral health.

Position Overview

As a Dental Hygiene Assistant, you are an integral part of care team in providing support to the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment. We are passionate about preventive oral health care and value our hygiene team. Join our dynamic dental practice as a Dental Hygiene Assistant! We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care in supportive, friendly environment with opportunities for professional growth. Candidates must have prior dental assisting experience to be considered.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay range: min$25-max$30 per hour
• Full time: Monday - Thursday 8am-5pm
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (individual and family coverage)
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• 401(k)
• Support for professional growth and continuing education
• Team-oriented work environment with access to modern dental technology

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up treatment rooms, ensuring cleanliness and proper sterilization
• Assist Dental Hygienists during patient treatment progress
• Update patient health history and chart treatment progress
• Expose and develop radiographs (if certified)
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care
• Cordinate with clinical staff to manage inventory and sterilization of dental instruments
• Support the hygienist with patient scheduling and treatment recommendations and office recall systems
• Perform routine tasks while ensuring compliance with the industry regulations including HIPAA & OSHA

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (Required)
• Associate or certification in Dental Assisting (preferred but not required)
• Radiology certification - required
• CPR certification (Preferred but can be obtained upon hiring)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to patient care and comfort

Legal Disclaimer

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. All benefits are subject to potential vesting and eligibility requirements. The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.