Dental Hygiene Assistant

Dental Care Alliance; Wilbraham (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Full-time schedule

Health insurance

Life & disability insurance

401(k)

Education support

Modern dental technology

Job summary

Baystate Dental in Wilbraham, MA is seeking a Dental Hygiene Assistant to join our clinical team. This full-time position supports dental hygienists, prepares treatment rooms, and helps coordinate patient scheduling while ensuring sterility and patient comfort.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, valid Licensed Dental Assistant credential, and radiology certification. We value strong communication and attention to detail in a team-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Licensed Dental Assistant required.
• 1 year on-the-job experience required; Radiology certification required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to patient care.

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

Licensed Dental Assistant

Radiology certification

Job description

Overview

Baystate Dental is looking for a Dental Hygienist Assistant in Wilbraham,Massachusetts, 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: min$22-max$27 per hour
• Full time: Monday -Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-1pm and occasional Saturdays 8am-12pm
• 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)
• Licensed Dental Assistant - Required
• 1 year on the job experience - RequiredRadiology certification - Required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to patient care and comfort

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