Hygiene Assistant

Lightwave Dental; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in dental care is seeking a dedicated Hygiene Assistant to join their vibrant team. This role involves assisting hygienists with both clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring top-notch patient care while adhering to safety and confidentiality standards. The ideal candidate will possess necessary certifications and a commitment to ongoing training. Join a dynamic office culture where patient relationships are valued, and your contributions will help create smiling faces all around. If you're passionate about dental health and teamwork, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental benefits

401(k)

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Dental assistant certification required for this role.
• X-ray certification and nitrous oxide certification preferred.
• Must maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control training.

Responsibilities

• Assist the hygienist with clinical and administrative duties.
• Prepare patients for procedures and sterilize instruments.
• Maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.

Skills

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Nitrous oxide certification

Experience with dental software

Confidentiality and HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dental software

Job description

About the Practice

At River Run Dental-Libbie Mill, we pride ourselves in delivering amazing patient care while maintaining a dynamic and fun culture. Our office treats our patients like family and highly values our patient relationships. We work hard and offer the most up-to-date procedures to provide comprehensive care. Our team is an incredible group that works together to achieve the results we are looking for – smiling faces on our patients and our team!! We would love to have you join our office family!

Job Description

This position will be 5 days a week Monday-Friday 7:45-5

Split between our 2 locations Libbie Mill and Richmond.

Responsibilities

The Hygiene Assistant is responsible for assisting the hygienist in clinical and administrative duties, including prepare patient for procedure or exam, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials and assist during dental procedures.

• Assist the hygienist with all dental hygiene procedures including but not limited to take directions from doctor, hygienist, performing patient oral evaluations, take, develop and mount accurate and high-quality X-rays, various laboratory duties including provisional
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality according to the HIPAA guidelines
• Adhere to safety guidelines/procedures to OSHA and practice standards

Qualifications

• Dental assistant certification where required
• X-ray certification
• Nitrous oxide certification preferred
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law
• Experience with relevant dental software
• High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits Offered

In return for providing an excellent patient experience, we offer a great benefits package to include health and dental benefits, 401(k), holiday pay and paid time off.

Requisition Number

2025-15431