Hygiene Assistant

Finger Lakes Dental; Town of Canandaigua (NY); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

Performance incentives

Profit sharing

Insurance package

Medical & Dental & Vision

HSA

Paid time off

401k with matching

Professional development

State-of-the-art equipment

Growth-oriented environment

Descripción de la vacante

Finger Lakes Dental Care is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to join our team and support hygienists and doctors in delivering a welcoming patient experience. You’ll help move appointments efficiently, keep operatories clean and stocked, and assist with charting and basic clinical tasks.

We offer a four-day work week with competitive pay, comprehensive insurance options, and opportunities for professional development.

Formación

• Friendly, approachable and comfortable interacting with patients.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Welcome patients, bring them to the hygiene room, and help them feel comfortable throughout their visit.
• Prepare operatories and ensure 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 about delays or changes.
• Clean, disinfect, and prepare operatories between patients.
• Sterilize and maintain instruments according to infection control procedures.
• Monitor supplies and inform the team when restocking is needed.
• Help coordinate patients' next hygiene appointments.
• Provide a friendly, professional experience for every patient.

Conocimientos

Friendly

Organized

Strong communicator

Team player

Tech-savvy

Reliable

Eager to learn

Herramientas

Dental software

Descripción del empleo

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

• 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 educationli>
• 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!