Dental Hygiene Assistant

Job overview

The Dental Hygiene Assistant role is onsite in Punta Gorda, Florida. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes competitive hourly pay based on experience. The assistant supports the dental hygienists and hygiene department at Blue Sea Dental. The role helps deliver patient care and maintain an efficient hygiene workflow by assisting with clinical procedures, preparing treatment spaces, maintaining records and supplies, and supporting patient communication. This work contributes to a positive patient experience and smooth operation of the dental practice.

What you'll do

• Assist the dental hygienist with patient care and clinical procedures
• prepare and sterilize instruments and treatment rooms
• take dental X-rays as needed
• maintain patient records
• follow infection-control and OSHA guidelines
• provide pre- and post-treatment instructions
• help manage the hygiene schedule
• organize supplies
• assist with treatment-plan presentation when needed
• support other clinical team members.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental hygiene assistant

dental hygienist support

patient care

dental x-rays

x-ray certification

infection control

patient records

hygiene scheduling

dentrix

punta gorda fl

blue sea dental

part-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) plan with employer match eligibility
• internal dental benefits available to part-time employees
• career-growth opportunities
• supportive team environment.

Why this role

X-ray certification is required or the candidate must be willing to obtain it. Dentrix familiarity is a plus. Part-time employees are eligible for internal dental benefits; the posting also mentions 401(k) eligibility with employer match.

About the employer

Blue Sea Dental LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.