Hygiene Assistant

Are you looking to work in a beautiful, modern office with new technology, great patients and an awesome team?  If you are an experienced dental professional and would like to work in an environment that promotes fun, relationships and growth opportunities, then CarolinasDentist Midtown is the office for you. Centrally located in Wilmington and just minutes from the highways and beaches. Come join our team. We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, great benefits for full-time employees and a fun place to work. Did we mention that we like to have fun?

The Hygiene Assistant is responsible for assisting the hygienist in clinical and administrative duties, including prepare patient for procedure or exam, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials and assist during dental procedures.

• Assist the hygienist with all dental hygiene procedures including but not limited to take directions from doctor, hygienist, performing patient oral evaluations, take, develop and mount accurate and high-quality X-rays, various laboratory duties including provisional
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality according to the HIPAA guidelines
• Adhere to safety guidelines/procedures to OSHA and practice standards

• Dental assistant certification where required
• X-ray certification
• Nitrous oxide certification preferred
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law
• Experience with relevant dental software
• High school diploma or equivalent

In return for providing an excellent patient experience, we offer a great benefits package to include health and dental benefits, 401(k), holiday pay and paid time off.