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Dental Care Alliance

Dental Hygiene Assistant

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What they do

A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.

$51,494 / year median in Massachusetts

+21% projected growth

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Job Description

Dental Hygiene Assistant Dental Care Alliance
  • 2.8 Wilbraham, MA Job Details Full-time $22
  • $27 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications High school diploma or GED Dental x-ray
Radiology Certification Full Job Description Overview:
Baystate Dental is looking for a Dental Hygienist Assistant in Wilbraham, Massachusetts, to join our clinical team. We are committed in providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating team-based environment. We take pride in providing comprehensive, personalized care in warm and welcoming environment, prioritizing patient comfort and advanced treatments for optimal oral health.
Position Overview:
As a Dental Hygiene Assistant, you are an integral part of care team in providing support to the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment. We are passionate about preventive oral health care and value our hygiene team. Join our dynamic dental practice as a Dental Hygiene Assistant! We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care in supportive, friendly environment with opportunities for professional growth. Candidates must have prior dental assisting experience to be considered.
What we offer:
Competitive Pay range: min$22-max$27 per hour Full time: Monday
  • Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-1pm and occasional Saturdays 8am-12pm Health, dental, and vision insurance (individual and family coverage) Life insurance and disability benefits 401(k) Support for professional growth and continuing education Team-oriented work environment with access to modern dental technology
Responsibilities:
Prepare and set up treatment rooms, ensuring cleanliness and proper sterilization Assist Dental Hygienists during patient treatment progress Update patient health history and chart treatment progress Expose and develop radiographs (if certified) Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care Cordinate with clinical staff to manage inventory and sterilization of dental instruments Support the hygienist with patient scheduling and treatment recommendations and office recall systems Perform routine tasks while ensuring compliance with the industry regulations including
HIPAA & OSHA
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED (Required) Licensed Dental Assistant
  • Required 1 year on the job experience
  • Required Radiology certification
  • Required Strong communication and interpersonal skills Detail-oriented with a commitment to patient care and comfort #
MAE Legal Disclaimer:
We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. All benefits are subject to potential vesting and eligibility requirements. The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.