Hygiene Assistant

The Role
As a Hygiene Assistant, you’ll work side by side with one or two hygienists to keep the schedule running smoothly. You’ll handle patient prep, charting, room turnover, and treatment plan conversations so our hygienists can focus on clinical care. It’s a great fit for a dental assistant who enjoys a fast pace, patient interaction, and teamwork.
What You’ll Do
Greet and seat patients, review and update medical histories, and take vital signs
Take radiographs and intraoral photos
Record periodontal charting and clinical notes as the hygienist dictates
Prepare and turn over operatories, including cleaning, disinfecting, and setting up trays
Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control standards
Provide oral hygiene instructions to patients
Review recommended treatment plans with patients, answer questions, and explain costs, insurance estimates, and patient financing options
Help schedule recommended treatment and partner with the front office to support case acceptance
Help keep the hygiene schedule on time and support the team during busy days
Perform other duties within the scope permitted for dental assistants under North Carolina regulations
What You’ll Bring
Dental assisting experience preferred; new graduates welcome to apply
Completion of a North Carolina Board-approved radiology course (or ability to complete before start)
Current CPR/BLS certification
North Carolina Dental Assistant II credential a plus
Comfort discussing treatment and financial options with patients
Strong communication skills and a warm, patient-first approach
Ability to stay organized and adaptable in a fast-paced setting
Physical Requirements
Stand, sit, bend, and reach for extended periods throughout the workday
Work closely with patients while maintaining proper posture and positioning
Lift and carry up to 25 pounds
Use fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination for clinical tasks
See and hear well enough to perform clinical duties and communicate with patients and team members, with or without correction
Wear required personal protective equipment, including masks, gloves, gowns, and eyewear, for extended periods
Work in a clinical setting with exposure to bodily fluids, dental materials, and low-level radiation, following all safety protocols

Our hiring process
Phone screen, then an in-office working interview
We contact prior employers for references , including questions about attendance, dependability, and teamwork. Please be ready to provide at least two supervisor references.
Offers are contingent on satisfactory reference and background checks
New team members complete a 90-day introductory period

What we offer

Medical, dental, vision / PTO / 401(k)