Hygiene Assistant

About the Practice

At Triangle Family Dentistry in Morrisville, our dental family is seeking a candidate to join us in our high energy and fun office with an emphasis on relationships with our team members and patients all the while caring for our loyal family of patients in a positive work environment. Our owners are actively involved in day-to-day operations and patient care. If you are looking to join a team that feels like family and performs at a high level, with personal and professional integrity, look no further! The ideal candidate will be a team player that is professional, patient and kind, and strong work ethic. Come and utilize your skills to the fullest potential & be part of a fun, patient focused practice.

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

• 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.

Salary Range

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