Overview

CarolinasDentist is built to deliver a “Positively Different” patient experience. This is based on creating meaningful relationships, constantly striving for greater heights, and improving our patients’ lives. Our purpose says it all: “Having Fun. Improving Lives. One Smile at a Time.”

We staff our offices with highly trained, caring dentists and hardworking team members. From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll be greeted with a smile and given the first-rate CarolinasDentist experience. 

Having fun is so important to us! We love contributing to the community, making TikToks together, celebrating birthdays and holidays, finding fun dental shirts to match as a team, and enjoying our team outings. 

Responsibilities

The Hygiene Assistant is responsible for assisting the hygienist in clinical and administrative duties, including; prepare patient for procedure or exam, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials and assist during dental procedures.

• Assist the hygienist with all dental hygiene procedures including but not limited to take directions from doctor, hygienist, performing patient oral evaluations, take, develop and mount accurate and high-quality X-rays, various laboratory duties including provisional
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality according to the HIPAA guidelines
• Adhere to safety guidelines/procedures to OSHA and practice standards

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Dental assistant certification where required
• X-ray certification
• Nitrous oxide certification preferred
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law
• Experience with relevant dental software
• High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits Offered

In return for providing an excellent patient experience, we offer a great benefits package to include health and dental benefits, 401(k), holiday pay and paid time off.

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