Dental Hygiene Assistant

The Smilist Management; Medford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established dental group practice is looking for a dedicated Dental Hygiene Assistant to join their team in Medford Township. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. As a Dental Hygiene Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring patients receive optimal care while maintaining a clean and welcoming environment. If you're passionate about dental health and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, this position offers a fantastic opportunity for growth and development in your career.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k savings plan

Commuter benefits program

Annual performance review

Quarterly bonus plan

Employee referral bonus

Qualifications

• Prior dental assisting experience and NJ X-Ray License are essential.
• Exceptional verbal communication skills and a positive demeanor are key.

Responsibilities

• Assist hygienists by preparing patients and maintaining a clean environment.
• Ensure patients feel comfortable and focused on their treatment.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

NJ X-Ray License

Working knowledge of Dentrix

Verbal communication skills

Positive and outgoing personality

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

A well-established dental group practice is seeking an experienced Dental Hygiene Assistant to join its growing team. Employees enjoy an available, competitive compensation and benefits package, flexibility, and many opportunities for growth and advancement.

Salary Range: $20.00 to $24.00/hour

Dental Hygiene Assistant Job Requirements:

A successful Dental Hygiene Assistant will have the following skills and exhibit these behaviors:

• Prior dental assisting experience
• NJ X-Ray License is required
• Working knowledge of Dentrix a plus
• Positive and outgoing personality
• Exceptional verbal communication skills
• Previous work experience in a dental practice

Hygiene Assistant Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Training to advance your career
• Full-time employees also enjoy medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Eligible for a company-sponsored 401k savings plan
• Access to commuter benefits program
• Annual performance review & merit increase program
• Participate in our quarterly contests and receive prizes
• Eligible for the quarterly bonus plan and employee referral bonus

Hygiene Assistant Key Job Responsibilities:

• Keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual concerns and promoting the good qualities of their doctor
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patient feels comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the hygienists - thereby enabling them to provide efficient quality dental treatment
• Escort patients to and from the front desk
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, ordering and replenishing as needed
• Other duties as assigned by management

The Smilist Dental provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.