Dental Hygiene Assistant: Patient Care & Prep

Dental Depot; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dental Depot is seeking an Assistant Hygienist to prepare patients, sterilize instruments, and assist during dental procedures. You will record treatment information and expose dental X-rays while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

The role supports the Hygienist, takes vital signs, manages inventory, schedules appointments, and communicates post-operative care instructions. A valid Dental Assistant permit and radiography certification are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of Dental Assisting school or minimum three months experience in a dental office.
• Coronal Polish Certificate and Radiation Certificate within six months of employment required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, assist dentist/hygienist during procedures.
• Record treatment information in patient records.
• Expose dental diagnostic x-rays and manage x-ray sensor care.

Skills

Dental Assisting

X-ray Imaging

Sterilization

Patient Records

Education

Dental Assisting program

Experience in dental office

Tools

Eaglesoft

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dental Depot is seeking an Assistant Hygienist to prepare patients, sterilize instruments, and assist during dental procedures. You will record treatment information and expose dental X-rays while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

The role supports the Hygienist, takes vital signs, manages inventory, schedules appointments, and communicates post-operative care instructions. A valid Dental Assistant permit and radiography certification are required.