Part-Time Dental Hygiene Assistant: Warm, Patient-Focused Team

Blue Grass Family Dentistry; Blue Grass (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Blue Grass Family Dentistry is seeking a Dental Hygiene Assistant to join our close-knit two-doctor practice. This on-site role emphasizes welcoming patients, easing anxiety, and keeping procedures running smoothly.

You will work with digital radiographs, Eaglesoft, and electronic records, greet patients, explain procedures, and coordinate with dentists to plan care. Part-time schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong proficiency with dental technology and computer systems (digital radiographs, Eaglesoft).
• Outgoing, chatty personality with excellent verbal communication skills.
• Warm, positive demeanor that helps reduce patient anxiety.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental hygiene assistant duties, including radiographs, fluoride applications, and maintaining a sterile workspace.
• Greet patients warmly and explain procedures clearly to ease anxiety.
• Coordinate with dentists and team to plan and manage patient treatment.
• Maintain accurate electronic dental records per practice protocols.
• Ensure strict infection control and safety procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Patient rapport

Detail orientation

Team player

Organizational skills

Tools

Eaglesoft

Digital radiographs

Job description

Blue Grass Family Dentistry is seeking a Dental Hygiene Assistant to join our close-knit two-doctor practice. This on-site role emphasizes welcoming patients, easing anxiety, and keeping procedures running smoothly.

You will work with digital radiographs, Eaglesoft, and electronic records, greet patients, explain procedures, and coordinate with dentists to plan care. Part-time schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday.