Dental Hygiene Assistant

Dental Hygiene Assistant/ Sterilization Technician: Arrowhead Dental Associates is seeking a motivated Hygiene Assistant to join our multi‑specialty dental team in Charlestown, Rhode Island! Since 1978, our practice has been built on exceptional patient care, a supportive team culture, and a strong commitment to our community.

What We’re Looking For

We’re searching for someone who is personable, energetic, and dedicated to delivering 5‑star customer service. Our ideal candidate brings positivity, enthusiasm, and a team‑first mindset to every patient interaction.

Primary Responsibilities

• Treatment room preparation - Stock, sterilize, and set up hygiene rooms for each patient visit
• Clinical support - Work closely with hygienists to maintain smooth clinical operations, interact with patients, help hygienists chart and run sterilization.
• Inventory management - Monitor and maintain supplies in hygiene treatment rooms daily.
• Support hygienists with daily workflow and patient care needs.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, dependable, motivated, use critical thinking skills, able to be trained and have a positive attitude.
• Organized and able to multitask
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, especially customer service working around patients daily.
• Eager to learn and grow professionally

Qualifications:

• Healthcare experience is a plus!
• On the job training available for the right candidate

Why join our team?

• We have fun doing what we love to do, we love working together as a team!
• PTO, Health benefits for eligible employees, and opportunities for growth and advancement.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Customer communication • Dental office • Part-time • Preparing dental treatment areas • In-person customer service • Full-time • Assisting medical staff • Healthcare practice inventory management • Health insurance • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Dental sterilization procedures • Paid time off • On-the-job training • Patient care • Patient interaction • In-person • Opportunities for advancement • Communication skills • Entry level