Hygiene Assistant

Cambridge Dental Group; Dearborn Heights (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Vision insurance

Monthly bonus opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

Cambridge Dental Group in Dearborn Heights, MI is seeking a friendly Dental Hygiene Assistant to join our busy general dentistry practice. The role supports hygienists, screens patients, and helps maintain a welcoming clinical environment.

We offer full benefits and opportunities for growth, with a schedule that includes rotating Saturdays. If you are reliable, patient-focused, and eager to develop your skills, we’d love to meet you.

Qualifications

• Active X-ray certification is REQUIRED.
• Previous dental experience preferred.
• Ability to take dental X-rays independently and safely.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and seat patients for hygiene appointments.
• Prepare patients and review/update medical histories.
• Assist hygienists chairside and keep operatories clean.
• Maintain infection control and safety protocols.
• Provide friendly, compassionate patient care.

Skills

Active X-ray certification

Strong communication skills

Team player

Patient-focused

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental assisting certification

Tools

Open Dental

Digital X-rays

iTero

Job description

Description

Dental Hygiene Assistant – Full Benefits & Growth

Cambridge Dental Group | Dearborn Heights, MI
Full-Time | Competitive Pay | Excellent Benefits | Career Growth

Looking for a Dental Home Where You Can Grow?

Cambridge Dental Group is a modern, busy general dentistry practice in Dearborn Heights, MI, and we’re looking for a friendly, reliable, and motivated Dental Hygiene Assistant to join our team.

If you have dental experience, enjoy working with patients, and want to be part of a supportive team with great benefits and opportunities for advancement, we’d love to meet you.

Our Hygiene Assistants play an important role in keeping the day running smoothly while helping our hygienists provide an exceptional patient experience.

What You’ll Do

You’ll work closely with our hygienists and clinical team to help create a smooth, efficient, and comfortable experience for every patient.

• Welcome and seat patients for hygiene appointments
• Prepare patients and review/update medical health histories
• Take diagnostic dental X-rays — proficiency required
• Assist hygienists chairside as needed
• Help keep hygiene appointments running efficiently
• Turn over and prepare operatories between patients
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming clinical environment
• Follow infection control and safety protocols
• Provide friendly, compassionate patient care
• Work as part of a collaborative and supportive clinical team

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is dependable, positive, patient-focused, and ready to grow.

• Active X-ray certification – REQUIRED
• Current dental assisting license/certification preferred
• Previous dental experience preferred
• Comfortable taking dental X-rays independently
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable and professional
• Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Eager to learn and develop new skills

Modern Technology

You’ll have the opportunity to work with modern dental technology and systems, including:

• Open Dental
• Digital X-rays
• iTero
• Modern dental equipment and technology

Full-Time Schedule

Our schedule offers a full-time workload with a rotating Saturday schedule and a weekday off when you work Saturday.

• Monday & Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Tuesday & Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Alternating Saturdays: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM REQUIRED

When you work a Saturday, you’ll receive a weekday off that same week.

What We Offer

We want our team members to feel valued and have the opportunity to build a long-term career with us.

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 100% employer-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Monthly bonus opportunities
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment

Why Cambridge Dental Group?

At Cambridge Dental Group, you’ll be joining an established, growing practice where teamwork and patient care come first.

We offer the stability of an established practice while providing opportunities to learn, grow, take on new responsibilities, and build a long-term dental career.

If you’re looking for more than just a job and want to join a great team with excellent benefits and room to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

Education and Training

• On the job training and additional certification may be required based on state requirements.
• High school graduate or GED Equivalent.
• Team Player.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced customer-focused environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

FLSA Status: Hourly

Reports to: Operations Manager