Hygiene Assistant

Overview

Harvard Dental is seeking a Hygiene Assistant/Front Office to join our dedicated team! Our practice proudly provides the community with comfortable, pain-free dental care using state-of-the-art technology and modern techniques. If you have a positive personality, excellent verbal skills, and the ability to multitask and meet our qualifications below, submit your resume today!

Job Summary

A Dental Hygiene Assistant supports the dental hygienist in providing preventive oral healthcare services. This role involves preparing treatment rooms, assisting during hygiene procedures, sterilizing instruments, maintaining patient records, and ensuring patients are comfortable throughout their visit. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering excellent patient care.

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday through Thursday

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options
• Referral Bonus Program
• Free CE courses provided by our affiliated vendors

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and organize instruments before patient appointments
• Assist the dental hygienist during cleanings, periodontal procedures, and other preventive treatments
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment according to infection control guidelines
• Escort patients to treatment rooms and help them feel comfortable
• Update and maintain accurate patient records and medical histories
• Take and process dental X-rays (where permitted by state regulations and certification)
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques as directed by the hygienist or dentist
• Stock treatment rooms and monitor inventory of dental supplies
• Schedule appointments and assist with front office duties as needed
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control protocols

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Hygiene Assisting experience is highly preferred
• Experience with front office duties is a plus
• Knowledge of Dentrix software
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred
• Ideal Certifications: Coronal Polishing, EFDA, N2O, Radiology, and RDA

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