Dental Hygiene Assistant: Patient Experience & Team Support

Sonrava Health; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick and Vacation Time

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Company Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonuses

Total Rewards Program

Flexible Work Environment

Job summary

Sonrava Health in North Carolina seeks an enthusiastic Hygiene Assistant to provide exceptional patient experiences while in the chair and contribute to strong patient retention. You will support the doctor and hygienists, perform four-handed dentistry tasks, take radiographs, and help maintain a clean, organized operatory.

The role requires current radiography certification and Dental Assistant licensure as per state regulations, with CPR certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current radiography certification required.
• Active Dental Assistant license as required by state.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred.
• Nitrous oxide analgesia certification preferred or able to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service with chair-side manner and teamwork.
• Assist the doctor and hygienists with dental procedures and patient flow.
• Review patient charts before arrival and document health history.
• Perform four-handed dentistry tasks and assist with prosthodontics.
• Take and mount radiographs and intraoral photos.
• Sterilize and prepare equipment and operatory.
• Track lab cases and manage supplies.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and safety standards (OSHA); multi-task in a fast-paced setting.
• Educate patients and assist with scheduling referrals.

Skills

Customer service

Chair-side manner

Teamwork

HIPAA compliance

Radiography

Education

High school diploma

Radiography certification

Dental Assistant license

CPR certification

Nitrous oxide analgesia certification

Tools

Dental software

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Sonrava Health in North Carolina seeks an enthusiastic Hygiene Assistant to provide exceptional patient experiences while in the chair and contribute to strong patient retention. You will support the doctor and hygienists, perform four-handed dentistry tasks, take radiographs, and help maintain a clean, organized operatory.

The role requires current radiography certification and Dental Assistant licensure as per state regulations, with CPR certification preferred.