Dental Hygiene Assistant — Growth, PTO & Benefits

Children and Teen Dental of GA; Dacula (GA); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

FSA

401(k) Plan

LMS

Résumé du poste

Children and Teen Dental of GA in Dacula, GA is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to support dentists and ensure smooth practice operations. The role covers clinical assistance, sterilization of equipment, patient education, and administrative duties.

The Hygiene Assistant enhances patient care, participates in X-rays and impressions, maintains infection control, and collaborates with front desk staff to optimize scheduling and patient flow.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant training program.
• Current state Dental Assistant certification and radiology certification.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with patients, team members, and dentists.
• Ability to travel to both our Cumming and Hamilton Mill/Dacula locations.

Responsabilités

• Assist dentists during procedures by preparing patients, materials, and instruments.
• Lead daily operatory readiness and turnover.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage ordering of clinical supplies.
• Maintain strict compliance with infection control protocols, including cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing dental instruments according to OSHA standards
• Take dental X-rays, impressions, and assist in procedures as needed.
• Document patient histories, treatment notes, and charting accurately in EHR systems.
• Educate and guide patients on oral hygiene, post-treatment care, and general dental health.
• Support front desk with clinical input as needed for scheduling or patient flow.

Connaissances

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Patient care

Formation

Accredited Dental Assistant program

Radiology certification

Outils

EHR software

Sterilization equipment

Description du poste

Children and Teen Dental of GA in Dacula, GA is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to support dentists and ensure smooth practice operations. The role covers clinical assistance, sterilization of equipment, patient education, and administrative duties.

The Hygiene Assistant enhances patient care, participates in X-rays and impressions, maintains infection control, and collaborates with front desk staff to optimize scheduling and patient flow.