Job Overview Niles Dental is looking for a friendly, energetic Dental Hygiene Assistant to join our team! We are looking for someone who brings a positive attitude and cheerful disposition to the office each day. Our practice can be busy and fast-paced, so the ideal candidate is someone who stays upbeat under pressure, enjoys helping others, and understands that great patient care is a team effort.

What We're Looking For:

A genuinely positive, friendly, and cheerful personality A strong team-player mentality — someone willing to jump in and help wherever needed Ability to work well under pressure and maintain a positive attitude during busy days Dependable, punctual, and responsible Organized and able to anticipate the needs of the hygienist and patients Comfortable interacting with patients and helping them feel welcome and at ease Good communication skills and a professional demeanor Someone who takes initiative rather than waiting to be asked Willingness to learn and receive feedback Someone who contributes to a supportive, respectful, and enjoyable workplace

Responsibilities:

The Hygiene Assistant will work closely with our hygienists to help keep the hygiene schedule running smoothly and provide an excellent experience for our patients.

Responsibilities may include:

Seating and preparing patients for hygiene appointments Setting up and turning over treatment rooms Sterilizing instruments and maintaining proper infection-control procedures Taking dental X-rays Assisting hygienists throughout the day Restocking rooms and keeping treatment areas organized Helping maintain an efficient patient flow Communicating with patients in a friendly and professional manner Pitching in with other clinical duties when needed Skills can be taught, but attitude is extremely important to us. We are looking for someone who comes to work ready to contribute, treats coworkers with respect, and understands that no one succeeds alone in a busy dental practice. If you are naturally cheerful, enjoy working with people, stay calm when things get busy, and like being part of a team that helps one another, we would love to meet you. Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction telling us a little about yourself and why you think you would be a good fit for our team.

Pay:

$20.00 - $24.00 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Paid time off

Work Location:

In person