Dental Hygiene Assistant - Patient Care & Radiography

Virginia Dental Center; Arlington (VA); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

EAP program

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Virginia Dental Center in Arlington, VA seeks a Dental Hygienist Assistant to join our clinical team. The role focuses on preparing treatment rooms, assisting hygienists, updating health histories, and educating patients on oral care.

Responsibilities include radiographs (if certified), inventory and sterilization management, and supporting scheduling and recall processes to ensure smooth patient flow. A strong emphasis is placed on patient comfort and team collaboration.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Dental Assisting certification or an associate degree preferred.
• Radiology certification required.
• CPR certification preferred but can be obtained on hire.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and set up treatment rooms and ensure cleanliness and 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 instruments.
• Support scheduling and recall systems for patients.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Dental Assisting Certification/Associate degree

Radiology certification

CPR certification

Descripción del empleo

Virginia Dental Center in Arlington, VA seeks a Dental Hygienist Assistant to join our clinical team. The role focuses on preparing treatment rooms, assisting hygienists, updating health histories, and educating patients on oral care.

Responsibilities include radiographs (if certified), inventory and sterilization management, and supporting scheduling and recall processes to ensure smooth patient flow. A strong emphasis is placed on patient comfort and team collaboration.