Dental Hygiene Assistant

Dental Care Alliance; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k)

Professional growth opportunities

Modern dental technology

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Dental Health Associates in Lexington, Virginia is seeking a Dental Hygiene Assistant to join our clinical team. The position supports office staff and assists dental hygienists with patient care in a warm, team-based environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and relevant dental assisting experience; CPR is a plus. We offer competitive pay, health and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k), and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

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

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 and interpersonal

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED (Required)

Associate or certification in Dental Assisting (preferred)

CPR certification (Preferred)

Job description

Overview

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

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
• Full time: Tuesday-Friday
• 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)
• 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: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.