Dental Hygiene Assistant

Dental Care Alliance; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Continuing education

Modern dental technology

Job summary

Dental Health Associates in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a Dental Hygienist Assistant to join our clinical team. This full-time position supports hygienists in delivering quality patient care in a friendly, team-based environment.

Responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms, assisting during procedures, updating health records, radiographs if certified, patient education, maintaining inventory and sterilization, and ensuring HIPAA/OSHA compliance. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or certification in Dental Assisting preferred.
• Radiology certification is required.

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.
• Coordinate 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 HIPAA & OSHA.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or certification in Dental Assisting

Radiology certification (required)

Job description

Overview

Dental Health Associates is looking for a Dental Hygienist Assistant in Harrisonburg, Virginia,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.

What we offer:

• Competitive Pay range: min$20-max$22 per hour
• Full time: Monday - Friday 7:30a.m.-5:30p.m.
• 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 (i- required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to patient care and comfort

Wecomply withall 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.