Dental Hygiene Assistant: Patient Care Front Desk Support

Espire Dental; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and vision insurance options

401(k) savings plan

Short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Life insurance options

Job summary

Tranquility Dental Wellness in Lacey, WA is seeking a dedicated dental professional for a full-time role. You will assist the dental team, prepare and sterilize instruments, and support patient care with radiographs if certified.

The position involves light front desk duties as needed and travel for training may be required. Ideal candidates bring familiarity with dental equipment, experience in sterilization, and comfort with digital tools like Cerec/3Shape.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with dental equipment and instruments.
• Willing to participate in training, possibly including travel.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the dental hygienist with patient care tasks and histories.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Take radiographs (if certified) and educate patients on oral hygiene.
• Provide chairside assistance to the dentist as needed.
• Maintain a clean operatory and schedule patient appointments.
• Answer phones and greet patients; assist with front desk duties.

Skills

Dental equipment familiarity

Tools

CEREC

3Shape

Intraoral scanning

Job description

Tranquility Dental Wellness in Lacey, WA is seeking a dedicated dental professional for a full-time role. You will assist the dental team, prepare and sterilize instruments, and support patient care with radiographs if certified.

The position involves light front desk duties as needed and travel for training may be required. Ideal candidates bring familiarity with dental equipment, experience in sterilization, and comfort with digital tools like Cerec/3Shape.