Hygiene Assistant

Town Center Dental; Lagrangeville (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO & paid holidays

401(k)

Free CE opportunities

Job summary

Responsibilities include preparing rooms, seating patients, taking X‑rays, assisting with patient flow, sterilizing equipment, and ensuring safety standards. Certifications in radiology and a proactive attitude are required or encouraged for new grads.

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant training preferred (1+ years); new graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Radiology certification required per state guidelines.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Dependable, organized, and comfortable in a busy dental office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and turn over hygiene rooms
• Seat patients and help them feel comfortable
• Take X-rays and images when trained and permitted
• Support hygienists with patient flow and clinical tasks
• Sterilize instruments and keep rooms stocked
• Follow infection‑control, OSHA, HIPAA, and office safety standards
• Help with Periodontal charting, patient education, and team communication as needed

Skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Communication

Teamwork

Dependable

Organized

Education

Dental Assistant training

Radiology certification

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a friendly, dependable Dental Hygiene Assistant to support our hygienists and help keep patient visits running smoothly. This is a great entry-level opportunity for a new Dental Assistant who wants hands‑on experience and room to grow.

Compensation

• $18 - $22 an hour based on experience

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday - Friday

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short and long‑term disability
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) options
• Free CE opportunities provided by our affiliated vendors

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and turn over hygiene rooms
• Seat patients and help them feel comfortable
• Take X-rays and images when trained and permitted
• Support hygienists with patient flow and clinical tasks
• Sterilize instruments and keep rooms stocked
• Follow infection‑control, OSHA, HIPAA, and office safety standards
• Help with Periodontal charting, patient education, and team communication as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Dental Assistant training preferred (1+ years); new graduates are encouraged to apply
• Required certifications or credentials based on state guidelines
• Radiology certification
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Dependable, organized, and comfortable in a busy dental office

What Success Looks Like

• You help create a welcoming patient experience, keep the hygiene team organized and on
• schedule, and continue building your dental assisting skills

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