Dental Hygiene Assistant - Part-Time, Growth & Patient Care

Dental Solutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Part-time schedule

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k)

Professional growth benefits

Modern dental technology access

Job summary

Dental Solutions in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Dental Hygiene Assistant to join our clinical team. You will prepare treatment rooms, assist the hygienists, maintain patient records, and help with radiographs if certified.

We value patient comfort and ongoing professional growth. The role offers part-time hours on Mondays and Thursdays, competitive pay $19–$20 per hour, and benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (Required).
• Associate or certification in Dental Assisting (preferred but not required).
• Radiology certification - required.
• CPR certification (Preferred but can be obtained upon hiring).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to patient care and comfort.

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.
• Coordinate 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 industry regulations including HIPAA & OSHA.

Job description

Dental Solutions in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Dental Hygiene Assistant to join our clinical team. You will prepare treatment rooms, assist the hygienists, maintain patient records, and help with radiographs if certified.

We value patient comfort and ongoing professional growth. The role offers part-time hours on Mondays and Thursdays, competitive pay $19–$20 per hour, and benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, and a 401(k).