Hygiene Assistant

Brident Dental & Orthodontics; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading dental practice in Fayetteville as a Hygiene Assistant where you'll provide excellent patient experiences and support dental procedures. This entry-level, full-time position rewards dedication with supportive team collaboration and offers a comprehensive benefits package including sick leave, insurance, and paid holidays.

Benefits

Paid Sick and Vacation Time

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current radiography certification required.
• Active Dental Assistant/CDA/EFDA/EDDA/QDA license, as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and assist the doctor and/or hygienist(s) with dental procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance.
• Track incoming and outgoing lab cases while monitoring and ordering dental supplies.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current radiography certification

Active Dental Assistant license

CPR Certification

Job description

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Brident Dental & Orthodontics provided pay range

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Base pay range

$15.00/hr - $17.00/hr

Overview

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Hygiene assistant that loves building and maintaining positive relationships with patients who is flexible, and willing to collaborate with other team members. What if you could be rewarded for doing what you love, with a team that supports you, in an environment where there is a shared passion for quality patient care? Your primary role is to provide excellent patient experiences while "in the chair", and overall patient retention.

Responsibilities

Skills/ Abilities

• Provide exceptional customer service, with excellent chair-side manner, while demonstrating teamwork
• Assist the doctor and/or hygienist(s), with dental procedures maintain excellent patient service, integrity, flow.
• Review patient charts prior to doctor arrival, document appropriate patient information and health history during the exam and treatment, ensure all patient consents are completed prior to treatment.
• Four Handed Dentistry- fabricate temporary crowns, place rubber dam, place amalgam and composite restorations, assist with seating permanent/removable prosthodontics, coronal polishing, sealant placement.
• Ability to take, develop and “mount” accurate, high quality radiographs/intra-oral photos.
• Clean, sterilize and prepare the equipment and operatory, prior to and after a patient’s appointment.
• Track the incoming and outgoing lab cases, monitor and order dental supplies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance, follow safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and BBP (Blood-borne Pathogens) Ability to multi-task and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment.
• Assist in educating the patients and address their questions and/or concerns to help them feel more comfortable.
• Assist the business administrative team in scheduling patients and submitting referrals as clinically necessary.
• Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs.
  
  

Qualifications

Education/Certification(s)

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required
• Current radiography certification required.
• Active Dental Assistant/ CDA/ EFDA/ EDDA/ QDA license, as required by state
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR- BLS) preferred
• Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia preferred as required by state, or ability to become certified.
  
  

Benefits

• Paid Sick and Vacation Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Affordable Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Affordable Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonuses
• Total Rewards Program
• Annual Performance Reviews
• We Provide a Flexible Work Environment to Offer Work/Life Balance

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Medical Practices

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