Hygiene Assistant

Finger Lakes Dental Care; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

Job summary

Finger Lakes Dental Care in Canandaigua, NY is seeking a friendly Hygiene Assistant to join our dental team. You will work with hygienists and doctors to ensure a smooth patient experience, keep rooms clean, and prepare instruments for each patient.

We offer a 4-day work week with rotating days off, competitive hourly pay ($18–$22) based on experience, and a benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus 401(k) with company match and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Friendly, approachable and comfortable interacting with patients.
• Organized and detail-oriented with ability to stay on schedule.
• Strong communicator who works well with a team and can handle busy clinical environments.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and help them feel comfortable.
• Prepare operatories and ensure instruments/supplies are ready.
• Assist hygienists with charting and clinical tasks as directed.
• Take dental X-rays when trained and authorized.
• Maintain infection control and sterilize equipment between patients.
• Coordinate patients' next hygiene appointments.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Patient interaction

Organized

Team player

Strong communication

Adaptability

Tech-savvy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dental software

Job description

Finger Lakes Dental Care is looking for a Hygiene Assistant to join our team! This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with patients, staying busy, and being part of a team that works together to keep the day running smoothly.

As a Hygiene Assistant, you'll work closely with our hygienists and doctors to provide a welcoming patient experience, keep appointments moving efficiently, and make sure the hygiene rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for each patient.

What You'll Do

• Welcome patients, bring them to the hygiene room, and help them feel comfortable throughout their visit

• Prepare operatories and make sure instruments and supplies are ready to go

• Assist hygienists with charting, documentation, and other clinical needs as directed

• Take dental X-rays when trained and authorized to do so

• Assist with patient histories and vital signs when qualified

• Help keep the hygiene schedule running smoothly and communicate with the team when there are delays or changes

• Clean, disinfect, and prepare operatories between patients

• Sterilize and maintain instruments according to infection control procedures

• Monitor supplies and let the team know when something needs to be restocked or replaced

• Help coordinate patients' next hygiene appointments

• Provide a friendly, professional experience for every patient

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, approachable, and comfortable interacting with patients

• Organized and detail-oriented

• A strong communicator who works well with a team

• Able to stay organized and keep up in a busy clinical environment

• Comfortable learning new technology and dental software

• Reliable, dependable, and willing to jump in wherever needed

• Interested in learning and growing in a dental setting

What We Offer

• Competitive pay with opportunities for performance-based incentives & profit sharing

• Comprehensive Insurance package

  • Medical Insurance and HSA (if enrolled in high deductible plan)

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

• Paid Time off and paid holidays

• 401k with company match

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education

• Access to state-of-the-art equipment and latest dental technology

• A supportive and growth-oriented work environment

Hourly Pay Range:

$18.00 to $22.00 per hour (based on experience)

Schedule:

• 4-day work week

• One weekday off each week, rotating based on the needs of the office

• Office hours:

  • Monday: 6:30 AM–2:00 PM

  • Tuesday: 6:30 AM–4:00 PM

  • Wednesday: 6:30 AM–4:00 PM

  • Thursday: 6:30 AM–4:00 PM

  • Friday: 6:30 AM–2:00 PM

Important: The position is not Monday–Friday. The employee will work four of the five days each week, with the day off rotating.

If you're looking for a position where you can work directly with patients, support a great clinical team, and have a consistent 4-day work week, we'd love to hear from you!