Dental Hygiene Assistant

Dental Hygiene Assistant Ban R Barbat DDS-PC Shelby Charter Township, MI Job Details Part-time | Full-time $16 - $20 an hour 1 day ago Benefits 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Chairside assisting Computer operation Teamwork Computer literacy Greeting dental patients High school diploma or GED Ability to follow instructions Ultrasonic cleaning infection control method Dental office experience Surface decontamination Full Job Description Job Overview Our highly skilled hygiene team is looking for an experienced Dental Hygiene Assistant to join our patient-focused private practice. Unlike high-volume "assisted hygiene" offices, our hygienists see one patient per hour ensuring every patient receives the attention and quality of care they deserve. Your role is to assist hygienists in delivering top-tier clinical and preventive care & not to run between chairs or double-book patients. If you're an organized, team-oriented professional who takes pride in helping patients feel comfortable and confident about their oral health, we'd love to meet you. Visit www.brbdds.com to learn more about our exceptional team and patient care philosophy. Responsibilities Prepare patients for hygiene appointments, ensuring comfort and readiness Set up and sterilize instruments, equipment, and materials per OSHA standards Assist hygienists during procedures as needed Maintain a clean, organized operatory and sterilization area Support patient education and follow-up care instructions Help schedule hygiene patients and maintain accurate records Take x-rays and otherwise help the hygienists in providing excellent care Experience Minimum 1 year of experience as a dental or hygiene assistant (required) Proficiency in dental instruments, sterilization methods, and infection control Understanding of HIPAA and patient confidentiality Excellent communication and teamwork skills Computer literacy (experience with PracticeWorks or similar software a plus) High school diploma required; dental assisting certification preferred

Pay:

$16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Paid time off

Work Location:

In person