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Bright Now! Dental

Hygiene Assistant

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What they do

A Dental Hygienist performs routine dental care, including cleaning teeth and examining patients for signs of oral diseases, and educates patients about good oral health practices. Assists dentists in more complex dental procedures. Works in dental offices under the supervision of dentists and other dental health specialists.

$95,124 / year median in Oregon

+28% projected growth

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Job Description

Hygiene Assistant Bright Now! Dental - 3.2 Salem, OR Job Details $23 - $26 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Disability insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Life insurance Pet insurance Qualifications Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise
Full Job Description Overview:
Here at Bright Now! Dental we understand the demands of dentistry and the day to day demands that come with treating patients all day long, so we provide an excellent support system, training, and teamwork to make work more enjoyable. We are proud of exceptional teamwork and unite to work fairly and productively to get the job done. In this Hygiene Assistant opportunity, you will support our Dental Hygienist in delivering high-quality patient care by assisting during dental procedures, preparing instruments, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a caring and professional demeanor, ability to start within a month and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Schedule (days/hours): M-F 8-5pm
Responsibilities:
Greet and seat patients, ensuring their comfort throughout the appointment. Educate patients on home-care instructions, oral hygiene, and preventive treatments. Support the hygienist with time management (flowing patients, scheduling assistance). Prepare hygiene rooms for each patient (set-ups, instruments, sterilized trays). Assist the hygienist chairside as needed (charting, suctioning, passing instruments). Take diagnostic-quality Full Mouth (FMX), Bitewing and Panoramic radiographs. Review, update, and document patient medical histories and vital signs. Apply fluoride, sealants, and other preventive services as allowed by state regulations. Assist with periodontal charting and documentation using digital charting.
Qualifications:
Oregon Xray license required Current CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain prior to start date) Knowledge of dental terminology, infection control protocols, and
OSHA/HIPAA
standards Strong communication and commitment to excellent patient care
Compensation:
$23-$26/hr
About:
Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off ("PTO"), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site. Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at