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Cambridge Dental Group
Hygiene Assistant
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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.
$43,227 / year median in Michigan
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Description Dental Hygiene Assistant•Full Benefits & Growth Cambridge Dental Group | Dearborn Heights, MI Full-Time | Competitive Pay | Excellent Benefits | Career Growth Looking for a Dental Home Where You Can Grow? Cambridge Dental Group is a modern, busy general dentistry practice in Dearborn Heights, MI, and we're looking for a friendly, reliable, and motivated Dental Hygiene Assistant to join our team. If you have dental experience, enjoy working with patients, and want to be part of a supportive team with great benefits and opportunities for advancement, we'd love to meet you. Our Hygiene Assistants play an important role in keeping the day running smoothly while helping our hygienists provide an exceptional patient experience. What You'll Do You'll work closely with our hygienists and clinical team to help create a smooth, efficient, and comfortable experience for every patient. Welcome and seat patients for hygiene appointments Prepare patients and review/update medical health histories Take diagnostic dental X-rays — proficiency required Assist hygienists chairside as needed Help keep hygiene appointments running efficiently Turn over and prepare operatories between patients Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming clinical environment Follow infection control and safety protocols Provide friendly, compassionate patient care Work as part of a collaborative and supportive clinical team What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is dependable, positive, patient-focused, and ready to grow. Active X-ray certification•