Hygiene Assistant (Pediatric)

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice is seeking a Full-time Hygiene Assistant for their Cary Kids Office. The role involves assisting hygienists, managing patient appointments, and maintaining dental equipment. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of experience, relevant certifications, and a commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Dental, health, and life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of Dental Assistant experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate treatment and insurance information professionally.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Assist the hygienist in providing dental treatment.
• Schedule patient appointments effectively.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and sanitize treatment rooms.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)

CPR certification

Tools

Eaglesoft

Denticon

Job description

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is seeking a Full-time Hygiene Assistant for our Cary Kids Office.

Join our team and find fulfillment, happiness, and purpose in your work. Build meaningful relationships with patients and coworkers by helping them smile. Our core values include Sincerity, Mastery, Integrity, Laughter & Love, and offering excellent compensation and benefits, including a competitive salary, medical, vision, dental, 401k, bonuses, and paid benefits like telemedicine, disability, and life insurance. We also host an annual Vegas-themed holiday party.

Hygiene Assistant Key Competencies

• Assist the hygienist in providing dental treatment
• Coordinate treatment plans and present them to patients
• Schedule patient appointments effectively
• Maintain dental instruments, supplies, and equipment
• Record patient health histories
• Support patient management during procedures
• Clean and sterilize instruments and sanitize treatment rooms
• Prepare dental materials and equipment
• Complete dental charting
• Manage inventory and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 2-5 years of Dental Assistant experience preferred
• Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or equivalent certification
• CPR certification (or willing to obtain within 30 days)
• Ability to communicate treatment and insurance information professionally
• Knowledge of Eaglesoft and/or Denticon software is a plus
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Independent thinking, good judgment, teamwork, initiative, dependability
• Attention to detail and flexibility to work at multiple locations
• Follow instructions and maintain confidentiality

Language and Reasoning Skills

• Interpret safety rules, manuals, and correspondence
• Solve practical problems with limited standardization
• Follow written and oral instructions

Benefits

• Dental, health, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting