Dental Hygiene Assistant: Elevate Patient Care & Growth

North American Dental; Worthington (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

North American Dental is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to provide chair-side clinical support and patient-ready care. You will assist dentists and hygienists, prepare patients for treatment, and ensure infection control and radiography are performed to standard.

Ideal candidates hold a Dental Assisting Certification with radiography and CPR credentials, and enjoy working in a team with a patient-first approach. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Dental Assisting Certification or prior on the job training.
• 1-5 years of experience preferred; will consider new graduates
• Radiography/ X-RAY certification for respective state
• CPR Certification required

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent chair-side clinical support to Doctors and Hygienists.
• Prepares patients and assists dentists during restorative procedures.
• Exposes and develops dental radiographs.
• Sterilizes instruments, maintains asepsis and supports patient education.

Skills

Chair-side support

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Dental Assisting Certification

Radiography/X-ray certification

CPR Certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

North American Dental is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to provide chair-side clinical support and patient-ready care. You will assist dentists and hygienists, prepare patients for treatment, and ensure infection control and radiography are performed to standard.

Ideal candidates hold a Dental Assisting Certification with radiography and CPR credentials, and enjoy working in a team with a patient-first approach. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and growth opportunities.