Dental Hygiene Assistant — Fast-Paced Team, Competitive Pay

Coweta Dentistry; Georgia; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Accident/Hospital indemnity

Job summary

Coweta Dentistry is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to join our team in Newman, GA. You will support hygienists by setting up before procedures and assisting chair-side, while ensuring accurate patient records and comfort throughout visits.

You will take X-rays, sterilize instruments, prepare rooms and referrals, and educate patients on oral health care. Strong organization and customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Expanded Functions Dental Assistant status required.
• Experience with dental/medical technology preferred.
• Must be detail oriented and organized.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the hygienists are set up for success prior to patient interfacing and during procedures.
• Communicate patient needs, requests, and education to the Hygienist.
• Perform chair-side assisting and office duties; obtain accurate patient records.
• Take x-rays, sterilize and disinfect instruments, and prepare treatment rooms.
• Prepare referrals and trays; confirm appointments and educate patients on oral health care.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organized

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Tools

X-ray equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Coweta Dentistry is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to join our team in Newman, GA. You will support hygienists by setting up before procedures and assisting chair-side, while ensuring accurate patient records and comfort throughout visits.

You will take X-rays, sterilize instruments, prepare rooms and referrals, and educate patients on oral health care. Strong organization and customer service are essential.