Hygiene Assistant

Abbeville Dentistry; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbeville Dentistry in Amarillo, TX is seeking a detail‑oriented dental assistant to support hygiene procedures. You will prepare treatment rooms, sterilize between patients, and restock supplies to ensure smooth daily operations.

You will seat patients, take vitals, obtain consents, assist with charting, and help coordinate appointments. You will review medical history, educate patients on oral hygiene, and assist with lab tasks such as pouring models and whitening tray fabrication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Radiology and CPR certification must be obtained within the required timeframe.
• Background check and drug screening are required.

Responsibilities

• Set up a room for hygiene procedures and sterilize after each patient.
• Seat patients, take vitals, obtain consents, assist with charting and schedule coordination.
• Review medical/dental history and provide patient education on oral hygiene.
• Perform lab duties such as pouring models and fabricating whitening trays.

Skills

Patient interaction

Vital signs

Appointment scheduling

Sterilization protocol

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Radiology certification

CPR certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Set up a room for all hygiene procedures. Sterilize the room after each patient, and restock the room with supplies for procedures after each appointment.
• Seat patients, take vitals, and obtain consents. Assist the hygienist with patient charting. Schedule the patient's next appointment, and assist with schedule coordination.
• Review medical and dental history. Assist with patient education/oral hygiene instruction.
• Perform lab duties such as pouring models and fabricating whitening trays.

Qualifications

• Have your high school diploma or equivalent
• Obtain your radiology and CPR certification within the required timeframe
• Must pass a background check and drug screening