Hygiene Assistant

Lane-

Southern Pines (NC)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

2 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Job summary

Lane & Associates Family Dentistry is hiring a Hygiene Assistant in Southern Pines, NC. The role supports hygienists with patient-related clerical tasks, assists with clinical duties, and helps maintain accurate charts.

You will interact with patients while aiding the team to deliver high-quality care. Responsibilities include room setup, charting, scheduling, inventory control, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Valid NC X-ray Certification required.
DAI Certification required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Planning

Organization

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional appearance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NC X-ray Certification

DAI Certification

Job description

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Full Time Southern Pine, NC, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 5806

Now Hiring : Hygiene Assistant - Southern Pines

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 duties
Perform routine tasks independently
Assist with monitoring the schedule and confirming appointments as needed
Perform other duties as assigned

Skills & Attributes