Dental Hygiene Assistant (opens in new window)

Dental Health Associates; Harrisonburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Professional growth support

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Dental Health Associates in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a Dental Hygienist Assistant to join the clinical team. The position offers full-time hours, competitive pay, and benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and professional development support.

Responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms, assisting hygienists, updating patient records, radiographs if certified, and patient education on oral hygiene. Apply today.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Associate degree or certification in Dental Assisting preferred but not required.
• Radiology certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up treatment rooms.
• Assist Dental Hygienists during patient treatment.
• Update patient health history and chart progress.
• Expose and develop radiographs (if certified).
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Coordinate with staff for inventory and sterilization.
• Support scheduling and recall systems.
• Perform routine tasks ensuring HIPAA & OSHA compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental Assisting Certification/Associate degree

Radiology certification

Job description

# Dental Hygiene AssistantHarrisonburg, VAApplyShare on:Facebook |Twitter |LinkedIn## Overview**Dental Health Associates** is looking for a **Dental Hygienist Assistant** in **Harrisonburg, Virginia,** to join our clinical team. We are committed in providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating team-based environment. We take pride in providing comprehensive, personalized care in warm and welcoming environment, prioritizing patient comfort and advanced treatments for optimal oral health.**What we offer:*** Competitive Pay range: **min$20-max$22 per hour*** Full time: Monday - Friday 7:30a.m.-5:30p.m.* Health, dental, and vision insurance (individual and family coverage)* Life insurance and disability benefits* 401(k)* Support for professional growth and continuing education* Team-oriented work environment with access to modern dental technology## Responsibilities* Prepare and set up treatment rooms, ensuring cleanliness and proper sterilization* Assist Dental Hygienists during patient treatment progress* Update patient health history and chart treatment progress* Expose and develop radiographs (if certified)* Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care* Cordinate with clinical staff to manage inventory and sterilization of dental instruments* Support the hygienist with patient scheduling and treatment recommendations and office recall systems* Perform routine tasks while ensuring compliance with the industry regulations including HIPAA & OSHA## Qualifications* High school diploma or GED (Required)* Associate or certification in Dental Assisting (preferred but not required)* Radiology certification (i- required* Strong communication and interpersonal skills* Detail-oriented with a commitment to patient care and comfort**Legal Disclaimer:** *We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. All benefits are subject to potential vesting and eligibility requirements. The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.*### Additional benefits* Medical insurance* Dental services* Life insurance* Vision insurance* Long term disability* Section 125 - Flexible Spending Account* 401K* EAP program* DCA voluntary supplemental insurance products* Student loan consolidation* Paid time offPlease complete the form below and upload your resume to apply for this opportunity.