Dental Hygiene Assistant - Fast-Paced, Patient-First Team

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry; New Jersey; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to work alongside one or two hygienists, handling patient prep, charting, room turnover, and treatment plan discussions to keep the schedule running smoothly.

You will greet patients, take radiographs, record charting, and help explain costs and financing options while supporting case acceptance and a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a North Carolina Board-approved radiology course (or ability to complete before start).
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• North Carolina Dental Assistant II credential a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat patients, review and update medical histories, and take vital signs.
• Take radiographs and intraoral photos.
• Record periodontal charting and clinical notes as the hygienist dictates.
• Prepare and turn over operatories, including cleaning, disinfecting, and setting up trays.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control standards.
• Provide oral hygiene instructions to patients.
• Review treatment plans with patients, explain costs, insurance estimates, and financing options.
• Help schedule treatment and support case acceptance with the front office.
• Keep the hygiene schedule on time and support the team.

Skills

Dental assisting

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

North Carolina radiology course

CPR/BLS certification

NC Dental Assistant II credential (plus)

Tools

Radiography equipment

Infection control equipment

Job description

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to work alongside one or two hygienists, handling patient prep, charting, room turnover, and treatment plan discussions to keep the schedule running smoothly.

You will greet patients, take radiographs, record charting, and help explain costs and financing options while supporting case acceptance and a fast-paced team environment.