Hygiene Assistant

Lane-

Garner (NC)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 42,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay!

Quarterly Performance Bonus Opportunit

Employee Assistance Program!

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays!

Fridays off at 2 PM!

Volunteer opportunities with SmileSqud

Fun team events, giveaways & social

Birthday and Work Anniversary gifts

Job summary

Lane & Associates Family Dentistry in Garner, NC is hiring a Hygiene Assistant to support our hygienists with patient care and clerical tasks. You will help keep treatment rooms stocked, assist with charting, and ensure smooth daily operations to enhance the patient experience.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, NC X-ray certification, and DAI certification, with the ability to lift 15–20 lbs and maintain a professional, customer-focused demeanor.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Valid NC X-ray Certification required.
DAI Certification is required.
Ability to lift 15–20 lbs.

Responsibilities

Ensure treatment rooms are stocked, disinfected and prepared for each appointment.
Greet patients and explain your role.
Update medical history and record blood pressure as requested by the hygienist.
Chart and document procedures; note next recommended treatment.
Collaborate with clinical staff to keep lab and rooms clean and organized.
Document patient conditions, medical/dental history and comments.
Reinforce hygienist-recommended home-care instructions.
Assist with managing the office recall system.
Maintain inventory in hygiene rooms and sterilize instruments.
Participate in maintenance duties and perform tasks independently.
Assist with scheduling and confirming appointments.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong planning and organizational

Computer proficiency

Interpersonal and communication

Professional appearance and demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Full Time Garner, NC, US

Now Hiring : Hygiene Assistant - Garner

At Lane & Associates Family Dentistry, we love to make our patients smile, and that starts with you! The Hygiene Assistant plays a key role in supporting our hygienists by handling patient-related clerical duties, assisting with clinical tasks, and maintaining chart accuracy. This position helps ensure the hygienist can work efficiently and provide exceptional patient care. Direct patient interaction may vary based on the hygienist’s needs, but the goal is for the Hygiene Assistant to actively contribute, grow their knowledge, and enhance the overall patient experience.

Key Responsibilities

Daily/Weekly/Monthly duties include, but are not limited to:

Ensure treatment rooms are properly stocked, disinfected, and set up for each appointment
Greet patients warmly and introduce your role
Update medical history and obtain blood pressure as requested by the hygienist
Chart and document all procedures performed; note next recommended treatment
Collaborate with clinical staff to maintain a clean, organized lab and treatment rooms
Document patient conditions, medical/dental history, procedures, and patient comments
Reinforce hygienist-recommended treatments and home-care instructions
Assist with managing the office recall system
Maintain inventory control in hygiene rooms and sterilize instruments
Participate in shared maintenance dutiesPerform routine tasks independently
Assist with monitoring the schedule and confirming appointments as needed
Perform other duties as assigned