Pediatric Hygiene Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Alpharetta Comprehensive Dentistry - Dental Assistant / Hygiene Assistant

Seeking an experienced, dependable, and motivated Dental Assistant / Hygiene Assistant to join our growing dental team. This is an immediate hire opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment and is committed to providing excellent care.

We are a well-established practice that aims to provide the highest quality dentistry in a safe, caring, and relaxing environment which builds lifelong relationships with our community, patients, and staff. We are proud to say that we have a great staff and Dentists. We invest in them and their continuing education and personal growth. We also like to have fun while working hard in a respectful environment. We LOVE our practice!

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical assisting skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to support both doctor and hygiene schedules as needed.

Position: Dental Assistant / Hygiene Assistant

Requirements:

• Minimum 2+ years of dental assisting experience required
• Must be reliable, professional, and team-oriented
• Strong chairside assisting skills
• Ability to take quality X-rays
• Experience with sterilization, room turnover, and infection control protocols
• Comfortable assisting with patient flow, seating patients, and preparing rooms
• Ability to support hygiene appointments
• Excellent communication and patient care skills
• Must be organized and able to multitask in a busy dental office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pediatric dental experience
• Bilingual
• Experience with Dentrix or similar dental software

Responsibilities Include:

• Assisting the doctor chairside during procedures
• Supporting hygiene appointments and helping maintain schedule flow
• Taking X-rays and preparing patients for treatment
• Sterilizing instruments and maintaining clean operatories
• Setting up and breaking down rooms
• Reviewing patient needs and helping create a positive patient experience
• Working closely with the clinical and front office team to keep the day running smoothly

Compensation:

• Hourly pay based on experience (21-23/hr)
• Full time benefits include medical, vision, dental, disability, uniform allowance, time off

Schedule:

• Monday-Thursday 7:45-5:00
• Friday when needed 7:45-2:00
• No Weekends!

If you thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment and take pride in delivering an exceptional patient experience, we want to hear from you!

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