Hygiene Assistant

• Greet and seat patients, review and update medical histories, and take vital signs

• Greet and seat patients, review and update medical histories, and take vital signs
• Take radiographs and intraoral photos
• Record periodontal charting and clinical notes as the hygienist dictates
• Prepare and turn over operatories, including cleaning, disinfecting, and setting up trays
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control standards
• Provide oral hygiene instructions to patients
• Review recommended treatment plans with patients, answer questions, and explain costs, insurance estimates, and patient financing options
• Help schedule recommended treatment and partner with the front office to support case acceptance
• Help keep the hygiene schedule on time and support the team during busy days
• Perform other duties within the scope permitted for dental assistants under North Carolina regulations

• Dental assisting experience preferred; new graduates welcome to apply

• Dental assisting experience preferred; new graduates welcome to apply
• Completion of a North Carolina Board-approved radiology course (or ability to complete before start)
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• North Carolina Dental Assistant II credential a plus
• Comfort discussing treatment and financial options with patients
• Strong communication skills and a warm, patient-first approach
• Ability to stay organized and adaptable in a fast-paced setting

• Stand, sit, bend, and reach for extended periods throughout the workday
• Work closely with patients while maintaining proper posture and positioning
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Use fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination for clinical tasks
• See and hear well enough to perform clinical duties and communicate with patients and team members, with or without correction
• Wear required personal protective equipment, including masks, gloves, gowns, and eyewear, for extended periods
• Work in a clinical setting with exposure to bodily fluids, dental materials, and low-level radiation, following all safety protocols

• Phone screen, then an in-office working interview
• We contact prior employers for references , including questions about attendance, dependability, and teamwork. Please be ready to provide at least two supervisor references.
• Offers are contingent on satisfactory reference and background checks
• New team members complete a 90-day introductory period