Hygiene Assistant

CarolinasDentist; Spring Lake (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Spring Lake seeks a Hygiene Assistant to support hygienists in clinical and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will possess relevant certifications and contribute to providing excellent patient care while adhering to safety guidelines. This role offers a competitive benefits package including health and dental benefits, 401(k), holiday pay, and paid time off.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

401(k)

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Dental assistant certification required where applicable.
• Coronal Polish and X-ray certifications necessary.
• Experience with dental software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist hygienist with dental procedures and patient evaluations.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain safety standards.
• Ensure confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.

Skills

Confidentiality

Patient Care

Sterilization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental assistant certification

Coronal Polish certification

X-ray certification

Nitrous oxide certification

Tools

Dental software

Job description

About the Practice

At CarolinasDentist in Spring Lake, we care for our patients the way we’d want our own families to be treated. From the moment our patients first walk through our door to admiring the beautiful smile in the mirror when they leave, we make our patients feel comfortable, unique and compassionately cared for. Our dedicated team in Spring Lake offers personalized treatment plans designed to meet our patients' specific dental needs. Our highly trained and skilled dental clinicians at CarolinasDentist stay up to date on the latest advancements in dental care to ensure our patients enjoy excellent oral health and wear a beautiful smile for a lifetime.

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
• Coronal Polish certification
• 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

2025-15693