Part Time Hygiene Assistant

Espire Dental; Erie (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental care for family

Pet insurance

Short-term disability

401(k)

Job summary

Espire Dental is seeking a motivated dental assistant to join our team on a part-time basis, with shifts on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You will support the hygienist, manage sterilization, and help with radiographs and patient education in a busy, friendly clinic.

Ideal candidates bring familiarity with dental equipment, a willingness to train (potential travel), and comfort using digital records. Join us to contribute to excellent patient care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Willingness to participate in training, which may include travel.
• Experience with dental imaging and sterilization procedures.
• Ability to work well with team members and patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dental hygienist with patient care and history taking.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment before procedures.
• Take and develop radiographs (if certified) and educate patients on oral hygiene.

Job description

At Espire, you’re empowered to use your powers. You’ll have the freedom from all the barriers, limitations, and frustrations that keep you from focusing on patient care. We’re combining the world’s best dental care and technology with inspired hospitality. If you’re amazing and you’d like to have fun, be your best, and spread confidence and joy one smile at a time, it would be a pleasure to hear from you. Be part of something unique and use your powers for good.Who You Are:A passionate dental professional who loves what they do. You have a willingness to build trusting relationships with team members and patients while providing the best patient outcome.What You Bring:Love what you doFamiliarity with dental equipment and instrumentsKnowledge of Cerec, 3Shape, and intraoral scanning a plusExperience with sedation and dental implant placement and restoration a plusWillingness and ability to participate in training, which may include travelExperience using digital technology and electronic medical recordsWilling to build trust with othersWhat You Will Be Doing:Patient Care:Assisting the dental hygienist with all aspects of patient care, including:Taking and recording medical and dental historiesPreparing and sterilizing instruments and equipmentPerforming coronal polishing, fluoride treatments, and sealant applicationsTaking and developing radiographs (if certified)Educating patients on oral hygiene best practicesProviding chairside assistance to the dentist as neededOffice Duties:Maintaining a clean and organized operatoryScheduling patient appointmentsAnswering phones and greeting patients as neededAssisting with front desk duties as neededWhat You Will Get from Us:Part Time Schedule (Tuesdays & Thursdays)Competitive compensation packagesMedical and vision insurance optionsDental care for you and your immediate familyPet insuranceCompany-sponsored short-term disability benefitsVoluntary long-term disability benefitsLife insurance options401(k) savings planEquity Incentive PlanA company that values its team members and overall patient experience in a fun environmentA company that has been voted Top Dental Office year over year