Hygiene Assistant

Sonrava Health; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick and Vacation Time

8 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short-/Long-Term Disability Insurance

Accidental and Critical Illness Insur.

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonuses

Total Rewards Program

Annual Performance Reviews

Flexible Work Environment for Work/Liv

Job summary

Sonrava Health is seeking an enthusiastic Hygiene assistant in Fayetteville, NC to deliver excellent patient experiences while in the chair and support the clinical team. You will help with procedures, patient flow, and documentation, ensuring comfort and retention.

The role emphasizes four-handed dentistry, radiography, sterilization, HIPAA/OSHA compliance, and patient education in a collaborative environment that values quality care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current radiography certification is required.
• Active state-specific Dental Assistant license (CDA/EFDA/EDDA/QDA) as required.
• CPR-BLS certification is preferred.
• Nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia certification is preferred or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service with chair-side manner and teamwork.
• Assist the doctor and hygienist with dental procedures and maintain patient service and flow.
• Review patient charts prior to doctor arrival and document health history and consents.
• Four handed dentistry support: temporary crowns, rubber dam, amalgam and composite restorations, seating prosthodontics, coronal polishing, sealants.
• Take, develop and mount radiographs/intra-oral photos.
• Prepare and sterilize equipment and operatory before and after appointments.
• Track lab cases and manage dental supplies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality with HIPAA and follow OSHA BBP rules; stay calm in a fast-paced environment.
• Educate patients and address questions to improve comfort.
• Assist administrative team with scheduling and referrals as needed.
• Maintain computer proficiency and willingness to learn new programs.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Chair-side manner

Four handed dentistry

Radiographs

Sterilization

HIPAA compliance

Multi-tasking

Patient education

Scheduling referrals

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Radiography certification

Active Dental Assistant license (CDA/EFDA/EDDA/QDA)

CPR/BLS certification

Nitrous oxide analgesia certification or ability to become certified

Job description

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 provideexcellent 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 preferredas 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