Hygiene Assistant

North American Dental Group; Town of Milo (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Energetic atmosphere

Job summary

North American Dental Group is seeking a Hygiene Assistant in our New York office to support the dental hygienist, prepare rooms, seat patients and document visits. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care and accurate charting in a collaborative team environment.

This full-time position offers a pay rate of $18.00–$21.00 per hour, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with a comprehensive benefits package including 401k and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Dental Assisting Certification or state-required education or on-the-job training.
• Radiography/X-ray certification for the respective state.
• One or more years of experience preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the dental hygienist, prepare the room, seat patients and document visits.
• Record and review patients' health history and ensure forms are signed.
• Educate patients on treatment plans and oral health maintenance.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with strong interpersonal skills.
• Communicate professionally with a service-oriented approach.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Dental Assisting Certification

Radiography Certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Hygiene Assistant

“Open Up” to A Whole New Dental Experience

Imagine working in a place which delivers best in class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first, every visit. Our guiding principle is empathy, and we want you to join us on our mission to transform the dental experience. Our practice partners with North American Dental Group which provides us with the necessary support in order to fulfill our purpose of ensuring excellent patient care.

Wondering how this shapes your job experience?

We use our individuality and dental expertise to practice group dentistry and ensure that every patient leaves our office feeling satisfied. Do you have the drive and passion to help others improve their oral health in the way that we do? Come join our team— help us pioneer a new culture of dentistry.

Smiling from Open to Close(Pay Rate $18.00-21.00 per hour)

Monday through Friday

40 hours

Responsibilities

Skills Required to Make a Great “Impression” on Our Team

• Provide assistance to the dental hygienist to prepare the room, seat patients, and take proper documentation of the patients visit


• Ability to record and review patients’ health history, make chart entries under the direction of the Doctor or hygienist, and assures completion of all necessary forms and signatures needed


• Educate patients on their treatment plans as well as maintaining their oral health


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment possessing excellent interpersonal skills such as establishing positive relationships with our team and patients


• Ability to communicate professionally both orally and in writing with a service-oriented approach

Qualifications

So How Can You “Fill” This Role?

• Dental Assisting Certification, state required education, or prior on the job training


• One or more years of experience preferred


• Radiography/ X-RAY certification for respective state


• Proficient in MS Office Suite


• Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patients

“Brace” Yourself…It only Gets Better

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401k


• Competitive paid time off for full-time and part-time team members which increases as you grow in your career with us


• Constant opportunities for career growth and continuing education


• An exciting atmosphere that allows for freedom and individuality – enabling our team to always strive to do the best for our patients

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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