Hygiene Assistant — Family Dentistry

Job overview

The Hygiene Assistant works onsite in Sanford, NC. Compensation is not specified. Lane & Associates Family Dentistry says the role supports hygienists and helps provide an efficient, positive patient experience. The assistant handles patient-related clerical work, supports clinical tasks, and maintains accurate charts and treatment rooms. The role helps hygienists work efficiently by preparing rooms, documenting care, assisting with radiographs and recall, and reinforcing recommended home-care instructions.

What you'll do

• Stock, disinfect, and set up treatment rooms
• greet patients
• update medical histories and obtain blood pressure as requested
• chart procedures and recommended follow-up
• document patient conditions and comments
• expose digital radiographs
• reinforce hygienist-recommended treatments and home-care instructions
• assist with recall and appointment scheduling
• manage hygiene-room inventory and sterilize instruments
• perform shared maintenance duties.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hygiene assistant

family dentistry

sanford nc

dental hygiene

patient support

treatment room setup

digital radiographs

chart documentation

instrument sterilization

nc x-ray certification

dai certification

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, vision, dental, life, disability, and FSA coverage after 90 days
• 401(k) employer contribution after 90 days
• quarterly performance bonus opportunities
• employee assistance program
• uniform allowance
• paid time off and paid holidays
• employee discounts.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or GED, valid North Carolina X-ray certification, and DAI certification. Benefits listed include insurance coverage after 90 days, 401(k) employer contribution after 90 days, performance bonus opportunities, uniform allowance, paid time off, and paid holidays.

About the employer

Dr Lane & Associates is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.