Overall Responsibility:

If you are searching for a rewarding career as a Hygiene Assistant, we would love to have you join our team and Lane & Associates Family Dentistry! We are growing and seeking to add a full time Hygiene Assistant for our location, who is clinically experienced, demonstrates a positive attitude, and strong work ethic and takes initative to ensure every patient's visit is a 5 star experience. This is an incredible office with state-of-the-art technology! We offer very competitive compensation, wonderful benefits along with flexible hours. If you possess the qualities we are looking for in a team player, we would love to consider you for the position!

Please send your resume and someone will be honored to be in touch with you.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

Daily/Weekly/Monthly Tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure treatment room is stocked, disinfected, and setup for each appointment
• Greets and introduces position to each patient
• Updates health history and obtains blood pressure upon each visit (*_If hygienist wants them to)*_
• Charts and documents all procedures performed and indicate next treatment to be performed
• Works in unity with other clinical staff to ensure proper appearance of lab and treatment rooms
• Charts procedures to include patient conditions, medical and dental histories, treatment procedures and patient comments
• Exposes digital radiographs
• Reinforces recommendations for treatment
• Coordinates the office recall system with hygienist
• Maintains inventory control in the hygiene rooms and sterilizes instruments
• Shares maintenance duties as required
• Performs recurring and routine work independently
• Depending on workload, assists in monitoring the schedule and confirming appointments
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Attributes

• Good planning and organizational skills
• Computer literacy
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Professional appearance and manner

Job Specifications:

• HS Diploma or GED
• X-ray certification
• DAI Certification
• Ability to lift 15-20lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)
• CDA or DAII (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Clinton, NC 28328: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person