Dental Hygiene Assistant

Mor Smiles; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Mor Smiles is seeking a friendly Hygiene Assistant to support our hygiene team in a fast-paced dental practice. You will assist chairside, prepare and break down operatories, sterilize instruments, take radiographs, chart hygiene notes, and help patients feel welcome and cared for.

The ideal candidate has X-ray and CPR/AED certifications and dental assisting or hygiene assisting experience (or we will train the right person).

Qualifications

• X-ray certification is required.
• CPR/AED certification required.
• Experience in dental assisting or hygiene assisting is preferred but training is provided for the right person.
• Reliable, organized, and eager to learn with a patient-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist hygienists chairside throughout the day.
• Set up and break down operatories for hygiene appointments.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain cleanliness standards.
• Take radiographs (X-ray certification required).
• Assist with charting and hygiene flow.
• Keep supplies organized and stocked.
• Help patients feel comfortable, welcome, and cared for.
• Jump in wherever needed to support the flow of the practice.

Skills

X-ray certification

CPR/AED certification

Dental assisting experience

Patient-first mindset

Strong communication

Education

X-ray certification

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Mor Smiles is looking for a friendly, reliable, and patient-focused Hygiene Assistant to support our hygiene team and help us deliver an exceptional experience to every patient. If you love organization, helping others, and working in a fast-paced clinical environment, this is a great opportunity to grow your skills in dentistry.

What You’ll Do

• Support our hygienists chairside throughout the day
• Set up and break down operatories for hygiene appointments
• Sterilize instruments and maintain cleanliness standards
• Take radiographs (X-ray certification required)
• Assist with charting and hygiene flow
• Keep supplies organized and stocked
• Help patients feel comfortable, welcome, and cared for
• Jump in wherever needed to support the flow of the practice

What We’re Looking For

• X-ray certification required
• CPR/AED certification required
• Dental assisting or hygiene assisting experience preferred (but we will train the right person)
• Reliable, organized, and eager to learn
• Positive, team-oriented attitude . We support each other every day
• Strong communication skills and a patient-first mindset
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• A supportive team that genuinely cares about each other
• Modern, clean, well-organized practice
• Consistent schedule and stable full-time hours
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance in your dental career
• A warm culture focused on kindness, communication, and delivering great care

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person