Hygiene Assistant

Lightwave Dental; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in family dentistry is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to join their dedicated team in Yorktown, Virginia. This role focuses on providing exceptional patient care while assisting hygienists in clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring a smooth and comfortable experience for patients of all ages. The ideal candidate will be passionate about dental health and committed to maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and safety. With a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the community's dental health. If you are ready to contribute to a friendly and patient-focused practice, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Dental Benefits

401(k)

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Dental assistant certification required; X-ray certification preferred.
• Maintain annual training for OSHA, HIPAA, BLS, and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Assist hygienist with dental procedures and patient evaluations.
• Prepare instruments and maintain safety and confidentiality standards.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Assistance

Confidentiality (HIPAA)

Safety Procedures (OSHA)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Dental Assistant Certification

X-ray Certification

Nitrous Oxide Certification

Tools

Dental Software

Job description

Yorkshire Family Dentistry is a fun-loving, patient-focused office that provides care for both adults and children! We are dedicated to providing comprehensive family dentistry in Yorktown, Virginia with the best services for over 18 years to families and individuals on the Peninsula! We create a warm, friendly, and calm atmosphere at our dental office to eliminate fear and anxiety for all ages. Yorkshire Family Dentistry's mission is to make people happy and healthy. We offer employment opportunities that promote professional, personal, and financial growth. Our focus is all on people: our team and our patients. We are clinicians, educators, problem solvers, smilers, and laughers!

Responsibilities

The Hygiene Assistant is responsible for assisting the hygienist in clinical and administrative duties, including preparing patients for procedures or exams, sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting during dental procedures.

1. Assist the hygienist with all dental hygiene procedures including but not limited to taking directions from the doctor and hygienist, performing patient oral evaluations, taking, developing, and mounting accurate and high-quality X-rays, and various laboratory duties including provisional.
2. Maintain the highest level of confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
3. Adhere to safety guidelines/procedures to OSHA and practice standards.

Qualifications

1. Dental assistant certification where required.
2. X-ray certification.
3. Nitrous oxide certification preferred.
4. Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS, and infection control training as required by law.
5. Experience with relevant dental software.
6. 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.