Hygiene Assistant

About the role

Dental Care of Round Lake Beach is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role offers hands-on training, ongoing development, and career advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, ensuring patient comfort and providing appropriate education.
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to provide quality care.
• Provide superior assistance to supported hygienists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act.
• Assist with setting up rooms for all hygiene visits, including stocking and restocking instruments and supplies.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations.
• Partner with the providers and team to follow office systems and maximize office workflow.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of hygiene assistant or dental assistant experience.
• Good knowledge of Dentrix software.
• Strong communication skills.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• A positive attitude and team-focused mindset.
• A passion for helping patients feel comfortable and cared for.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED Equivalent.
• Team Player: Ability to work in a fast-paced customer-focused environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Skills

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing.
• Able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times.
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person).

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO (paid time off).
• Front-loaded education and training, providing you the opportunity to develop to your full potential.
• Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential.

Pay

$18.00 – $22.00 per hour, based on experience.

Schedule

Monday & Tuesday: 8:45 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday & Thursday: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM