Dental Hygiene Assistant

Job Title: Dental Hygiene Assistant

Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, or Temporary (flexible scheduling available)

Pay: $19-25.00 per hour

Location: Grand Junction, CO

About Us

We are a small, family-oriented dental practice committed to providing high-quality, personalized care to patients of all ages. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable and team members feel valued.

Position Overview

We are seeking a friendly, organized Dental Hygiene Assistant to support our hygiene team in an accelerated hygiene model. In this role, you will work alongside our hygienist to keep the schedule running smoothly, prepare patients for care, and help create a positive, efficient patient experience. We are flexible on schedule and open to full-time, part-time, or temporary arrangements for the right candidate

Key Responsibilities
Prepare treatment rooms for dental procedures by sterilizing and arranging instruments and equipment
Assist hygienist during procedures by handing them instruments, suctioning, and providing support
Set up, break down, and sterilize operatories and instruments
Chart findings and maintain accurate patient records as directed by the hygienist
Assist with patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care
Support patient flow between hygiene rooms to keep the schedule on time
Follow all infection control and safety protocols
Contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment
Qualifications
Dental assisting experience preferred but not required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to build rapport with patients of all ages
Comfortable working in a fast-paced setting
Prior experience preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply
What We’re Looking For
A compassionate and patient-focused approach
Strong attention to detail and organization
A team player who enjoys working in a close-knit environment
Reliability and a positive attitude

Customer communication • Temporary • Oral hygiene • Medical chart preparation • Dental office • Maintaining an organized workspace • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Client rapport building • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Full-time • Assisting medical staff • Patient safety • Preparing medical treatment area • One-on-one patient counseling • Disinfection procedures • Patient care • Dental equipment • Surgical suction device handling • Healthcare infection prevention and control compliance expertise • Patient interaction • Patient education • Safety standard operating procedures • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling