Hygiene Assistant

Experienced Hygiene Assistant at LWSS Family Dentistry in Suffolk. Limited dental experience welcome—world-class training provided with ongoing development and career growth.

What You’ll Do

• Greet and welcome patients, ensuring comfort and providing education throughout treatment.
• Conduct thorough reviews of patient health histories to support quality care.
• Provide superior assistance to hygienists during a variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act.
• Set up, stock, and restock treatment rooms for hygiene visits.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms following OSHA and CDC safety protocols.
• Partner with providers and team to follow office systems and maximize workflow efficiency.

Requirements

• 1+ years of dental experience.
• VA X-ray certification.
• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Team player with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Must maintain HIPAA compliance and protect patient health information.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times.
• Availability to attend periodic virtual or in-person training sessions.
• Completion of a tuberculosis (TB) test prior to starting employment (not required in FL & TN).

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans.
• Six paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
• Front-loaded education and training to develop to full potential.
• Opportunity to join a stable company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience and unlimited growth potential.