Hygiene Assistant

Wave Dental Professionals; Pasadena (TX); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Job summary

Fairmont Family Dental in Pasadena, TX is seeking a dependable Hygiene Assistant to join our fast-paced clinical team. You will work closely with dental hygienists to keep the schedule on track, prepare patients and rooms, and assist with radiographs and charting while maintaining high-quality infection control.

This role offers growth potential within a supportive practice, with benefits eligibility for full-time employees and a focus on delivering an exceptional patient experience.

Qualifications

• RDA per TX requirements.
• Radiology required.
• High school graduate or GED.
• Team player with good communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Support dental hygienists throughout the patient day.
• Prepare, organize, and turnover hygiene treatment rooms.
• Seat patients and prep them for hygiene appointments.
• Take high-quality digital radiographs as permitted.
• Assist with periodontal charting and clinical documentation.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection-control standards.
• Stock treatment rooms and ensure supplies are available.
• Help keep the hygiene schedule running smoothly and on time.
• Educate and support patients during their visit.
• Utilize Open Dental for patient documentation and workflow.

Skills

Dental assisting

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

RDA TX requirements

Radiology required

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Open Dental

Job description

Description

Hygiene Assistant – Full Time

Fairmont Family Dental | Pasadena, TX

Join a practice where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your patients become family.

Fairmont Family Dental is seeking a dependable, energetic Hygiene Assistant to join our clinical team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys staying busy, supporting a fast-paced hygiene department, and helping create an exceptional experience for every patient.

As a Hygiene Assistant, you'll work closely with our dental hygienists to keep the schedule running smoothly, prepare patients and treatment rooms, assist with radiographs and clinical needs, and help our hygiene team provide efficient, high-quality care.

Schedule

• Tuesday–Friday
• Alternating Saturdays
• Approximately 32 hours per week
• Eligible for full-time benefits

What You'll Do

• Support our dental hygienists throughout the patient day
• Prepare, organize, and turn over hygiene treatment rooms efficiently
• Seat patients and prepare them for hygiene appointments
• Take high-quality digital radiographs as permitted
• Assist with periodontal charting and clinical documentation
• Sterilize instruments and maintain proper infection-control standards
• Stock treatment rooms and ensure supplies are readily available
• Help keep the hygiene schedule running efficiently and on time
• Educate and support patients throughout their visit
• Utilize Open Dental for patient documentation and clinical workflow
• Step in wherever needed to support the hygiene and clinical teams

What We're Looking For

• Dental assisting or previous dental experience required
• Experience supporting a hygiene department is a plus
• Familiarity with Open Dental preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Dependable, proactive, and willing to jump in wherever needed
• Positive attitude and team-first mentality
• Someone who enjoys working with patients and helping create a comfortable experience
• Eager to learn, grow, and expand their dental knowledge

Why Join Fairmont Family Dental?

At Fairmont Family Dental, we believe great patient care starts with a great team. Our Hygiene Assistant plays an important role in keeping our hygiene department organized, efficient, and focused on our patients.

You’ll work alongside an experienced clinical team in a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and you’ll have opportunities to continue learning and growing professionally.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with match
• Continuing education opportunities
• Modern technology
• Supportive leadership with opportunities for professional growth

If you're organized, energetic, patient-focused, and love being part of a busy dental team, we'd love to meet you!

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Requirements

Education and Training

• RDA per TX requirements
• Radiology required
• 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