Hygiene Assistant

Stardentalpartners; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in San Antonio is looking for a skilled Hygiene Assistant to join their collaborative team. The role encompasses patient care duties such as preparing the operatory, taking x-rays, and providing patient education. Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including a 401K, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Company Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401K

Paid $25k Basic Life & AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Opportunities for career growth

Professional development support

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a dental front office required.
• Ability to use technology and conduct patient communication.
• Organized and detail-oriented worker.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operatory for patient care by cleaning and sanitizing instruments.
• Review and update medical and dental history.
• Take x-rays and assist with patient examinations.

Skills

Technical inclination

Active listening

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Organized

Detail oriented

Tools

Dentrix

Patient texting apps

Job description

Overview

James Brown DDS is now hiring a Hygiene Assistant in San Antonio, TX!

We are seeking an experienced Hygiene Assistant to join our community of collaborative, high-quality clinical, business and operations professionals.

Schedule:Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 7:45 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday 7:45 am - 4:00 pm

Friday 7:45 am - 1:00 pm

To learn more about this practice, visit: www.jamesbrowndentist.com

Full-Time (FT) Employees are eligible for:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid $25k Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans with wellness incentives

Additional employment benefits include:

• Patient-centric community approach
• Work/life balance
• Opportunity for career growth
• Professional development and support with continuing education
• Strong business and operational teams
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their household
• 401K

Responsibilities

• Prepare operatory for patient care by cleaning, sanitizing and maintaining instruments and equipment
• Review medical and dental history and update when needed
• Take x-ray and intra-oral pictures
• Polish, floss and administer fluoride treatment ; assist the dentist and hygienist with patient exam, dental and
• Periodontal charting
• Patient Education

Qualifications

• 3 + years of experience in a dental front office is a must. Experience with dental insurance confirmation a plus.
• Dentrix knowledge preferred
• Email proficient and ability to use technology such as patient texting apps and basic computer literacy.
• Active listening and communication skills, multi-tasking and the ability to work through scheduling challenges.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to work collaboratively with doctors, practice team members and business support staff
• Technical inclination

Equal Employment Opportunity

Star Dental Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.