Dental Hygiene Assistant: Accelerated Clinic Support

Lightwave Dental Management LLC; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightwave Dental Management LLC in Richmond, VA is hiring a Hygiene Assistant to support accelerated hygiene workflows. You will help prepare rooms, manage patient flow, assist with radiographs, charting, and patient education, and ensure equipment turnover keeps the schedule on time.

This role requires adherence to OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, radiation safety, and practice standards, plus strong teamwork with hygienists, doctors, and front-office staff to deliver high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Dental assistant certification where required by state law or practice policy.
• X-ray certification, if required to expose radiographs.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Completion of required OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, and safety training.
• Ability to follow clinical protocols, infection control standards, and office procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Professional communication skills and a team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support hygiene schedule by preparing rooms, instruments, and supplies.
• Assist with radiographs and iTero scans as directed.
• Maintain sterilization and infection control standards in operatories.
• Prepare patients and assist between hygiene, doctor exams, and checkout.
• Assist with charting, documentation, and treatment notes as directed.
• Support patient flow and transitions between hygiene, doctor, and frontline staff.

Skills

Professional communication

Team-focused attitude

Attention to detail

Organization

Fast-paced environment

Education

Dental assistant certification where required by state law or practice policy

Tools

X-ray certification

iTero scanning

Dental practice management software

Digital radiographs

Nitrous oxide certification

Job description

Lightwave Dental Management LLC in Richmond, VA is hiring a Hygiene Assistant to support accelerated hygiene workflows. You will help prepare rooms, manage patient flow, assist with radiographs, charting, and patient education, and ensure equipment turnover keeps the schedule on time.

This role requires adherence to OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, radiation safety, and practice standards, plus strong teamwork with hygienists, doctors, and front-office staff to deliver high-quality care.