Dental Hygiene Assistant — Growth & Benefits

GPS Dental; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Professional development

Team-oriented environment

Modern operatories

Job summary

Dr. C Family Dentistry - Valley is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to join our team. This role is ideal for a motivated professional who is comfortable working chairside, values efficiency, and is committed to delivering high-quality patient care in a team-oriented environment.

The Hygiene Assistant assists the hygienist chairside, handles instrument sterilization, radiographs, and patient education, while maintaining a clean operatory and supporting front office duties as needed.

Qualifications

• X-ray certification required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Experience in dental hygiene assistance and sterilization protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist the hygienist chairside during a variety of procedures.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and operatories in accordance with infection control protocols.
• Take digital radiographs (X-rays) and intraoral images.
• Record and update patient medical histories and clinical notes accurately.
• Ensure patient comfort before, during, and after procedures.
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene, treatment plans, and post-operative care.
• Maintain operatory cleanliness and organization.
• Manage inventory and restock supplies as needed.
• Support front office duties as needed, including scheduling and patient communication.

Skills

X-ray certification

CPR/BLS certification

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Job description

Dr. C Family Dentistry - Valley is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to join our team. This role is ideal for a motivated professional who is comfortable working chairside, values efficiency, and is committed to delivering high-quality patient care in a team-oriented environment.

The Hygiene Assistant assists the hygienist chairside, handles instrument sterilization, radiographs, and patient education, while maintaining a clean operatory and supporting front office duties as needed.