Dental Hygiene Assistant

Dental Care Alliance; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k)

Professional growth support

Modern dental technology

Job summary

Konikoff Dental Associates in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a Dental Hygiene Assistant to join our clinical team. This role supports the office and assists dental staff during treatments, with focus on preventive care and patient comfort.

Candidates must have at least 1 year of hands-on experience; radiology certification is required. CPR certification preferred. We offer full-time hours, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of hands-on dental assisting experience.
• Radiology certification required.
• CPR certification preferred (can be obtained on hiring).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with commitment to patient care and comfort.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up treatment rooms, ensuring cleanliness.
• Assist Dental Hygienists during patient treatment.
• Update patient health history and chart progress.
• Expose and develop radiographs if certified.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Coordinate with staff on inventory and instrument sterilization.
• Support scheduling, treatment recommendations, and recalls.
• Perform routine tasks while complying with HIPAA & OSHA.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Radiology certification

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Konikoff Dental Associates is looking for a Dental Hygienist Assistant in Virginia Beach, VA, 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:

• Full-time Schedule: Tuesday 8am-5pmWednesday 8am-5pm Thursday 8am-5pm Friday 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

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED (Required)
• Must have at least 1 year of hands on experience
• 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: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.