Hygiene Assistant

Finger Lakes Dental Care is looking for a Hygiene Assistant to join our team! This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with patients, staying busy, and being part of a team that works together to keep the day running smoothly.

As a Hygiene Assistant, you'll work closely with our hygienists and doctors to provide a welcoming patient experience, keep appointments moving efficiently, and make sure the hygiene rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for each patient.

What You'll Do

• Welcome patients, bring them to the hygiene room, and help them feel comfortable throughout their visit
• Prepare operatories and make sure instruments and supplies are ready to go
• Assist hygienists with charting, documentation, and other clinical needs as directed
• Take dental X-rays when trained and authorized to do so
• Assist with patient histories and vital signs when qualified
• Help keep the hygiene schedule running smoothly and communicate with the team when there are delays or changes
• Clean, disinfect, and prepare operatories between patients
• Sterilize and maintain instruments according to infection control procedures
• Monitor supplies and let the team know when something needs to be restocked or replaced
• Help coordinate patients' next hygiene appointments
• Provide a friendly, professional experience for every patient

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, approachable, and comfortable interacting with patients
• Organized and detail-oriented
• A strong communicator who works well with a team
• Able to stay organized and keep up in a busy clinical environment
• Comfortable learning new technology and dental software
• Reliable, dependable, and willing to jump in wherever needed
• Interested in learning and growing in a dental setting

What We Offer

• Competitive pay with opportunities for performance-based incentives & profit sharing

• Comprehensive Insurance package

  • Medical Insurance and HSA (if enrolled in high deductible plan)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance

• Paid Time off and paid holidays

• 401k with company match

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education

• Access to state-of-the-art equipment and latest dental technology

• A supportive and growth-oriented work environment

Hourly Pay Range:

$18.00 to $22.00 per hour (based on experience)

Schedule:

• 4-day work week

• One weekday off each week, rotating based on the needs of the office

• Office hours:

  • Monday: 6:30 AM–2:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:30 AM–4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:30 AM–4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:30 AM–4:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:30 AM–2:00 PM

Important: The position is not Monday–Friday. The employee will work four of the five days each week, with the day off rotating.

If you're looking for a position where you can work directly with patients, support a great clinical team, and have a consistent 4-day work week, we'd love to hear from you!