Pediatric Hygiene Assistant

Lalor Family Dental; Village of Endicott (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Free parking

Ongoing training and career growth

Job summary

Dinosaur Dental is seeking a part-time Hygiene Assistant to join our pediatric dental team. This role offers hands-on training and mentorship, no prior dental experience required, and the opportunity to grow your career in pediatric dentistry.

You will work closely with hygienists and dentists, helping to prepare treatment rooms, assist with patient care, and support various clinical procedures. A friendly, patient-focused attitude is essential in a fast-paced, child-centered setting.

Qualifications

• Willing to learn and train in pediatric dental procedures.
• Strong communication with children and families.
• Ability to stay organized in a busy clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Greet and make children feel welcome during visits.
• Assist hygienists with patient care and prepare treatment rooms.
• Support X-rays and other procedures as trained.
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments and areas.
• Encourage good oral hygiene habits with kids.
• Help manage the hygiene schedule and workflow.
• Collaborate with hygienists and dentists.

Skills

Patient-friendly

Team player

Detail-oriented

Energetic

Job description

Description

Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference every day?

Dinosaur Dental is looking for a part-time Hygiene Assistant to join our pediatric dental team! This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, wants to gain experience in healthcare, and is looking for a flexible, part-time role with room to grow.

No dental experience? That’s okay! We provide hands‑on training and mentorship to help you learn, grow, and build a career in pediatric dentistry.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Paid, hands‑on training – no dental experience required
• Meaningful work helping children develop healthy smiles and confidence
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to grow your clinical skills and career
• Fun, energetic workplace built around kids
• Family-owned practice recognized as a Great Place to Work

What You’ll Do:

• Help children feel comfortable and welcome during their visits
• Prepare treatment rooms and assist hygienists with patient care
• Support X-rays and other clinical procedures as trained
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments and treatment areas
• Encourage children to develop healthy oral hygiene habits
• Help keep the hygiene schedule running smoothly
• Work closely with hygienists, dentists, and the clinical team

How To Be Successful:

• Patient, positive, and comfortable working with children
• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented
• Energetic and able to thrive in a busy environment
• A strong communicator and team player
• Eager to learn and grow
• Passionate about creating positive healthcare experiences for kids

Compensation & Benefits:

• $16.50 – $20.00 per hour, with growth as your skills develop
• Bonus potential after training is completed
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free parking
• Ongoing training and career development

Start Something Meaningful

At Dinosaur Dental, you’ll help children build healthy habits and positive feelings about dental care — while building your own career along the way.

Lalor Family Dental is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from consideration for employment because of race, religion, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, gender dysphoria, marital or family status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, arrest or conviction record, domestic violence victim status, or any other legally protected class or status. Furthermore, we will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment of our employees by co-workers, supervisors, customers, or vendors. This commitment extends to our policies on recruiting, advertising, hiring, placement, promotion, training, transfer, wages, benefits, termination and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.