Hygiene Assistant

Life Long Dental Care • Full-time • Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States • $34.95k - $43.89k / year • 1w ago

Overview:

Hygiene Assistant

“Open Up” to A Whole New Dental Experience

Imagine working in a place which delivers best in class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first, every visit. Our guiding principle is empathy, and we want you to join us on our mission to transform the dental experience. Our practice partners with North American Dental Group which provides us with the necessary support in order to fulfill our purpose of ensuring excellent patient care.

Wondering how this shapes your job experience?

We use our individuality and dental expertise to practice group dentistry and ensure that every patient leaves our office feeling satisfied. Do you have the drive and passion to help others improve their oral health in the way that we do? Come join our team— help us pioneer a new culture of dentistry.

Smiling from Open to Close

Monday/Wednesday/Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm

Tuesday 8:00am-6:00pm

Responsibilities:

Skills Required to Make a Great “Impression” on Our Team

Provide assistance to the dental hygienist to prepare the room, seat patients, and take proper documentation of the patients visit
Ability to record and review patients’ health history, make chart entries under the direction of the Doctor or hygienist, and assures completion of all necessary forms and signatures needed
Educate patients on their treatment plans as well as maintaining their oral health
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment possessing excellent interpersonal skills such as establishing positive relationships with our team and patients
Ability to communicate professionally both orally and in writing with a service-oriented approach

Qualifications:

So How Can You “Fill” This Role?

Dental Assisting Certification, state required education, or prior on the job training
One or more years of experience preferred
Radiography/ X-RAY certification for respective state
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patients

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full-time employees)
Healthcare Spending Account
Paid Time Off
401k
Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Referral Program
Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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