Dental Hygiene Assistant - Costa Dentistry - Ashburn, VA

Costa Dentistry is a modern dental practice looking for an experienced and positive Hygiene Assistant to join our Ashburn team! At Costa Dentistry, we focus on creating a positive patient experience with our newly renovated high-tech office featuring luxurious comfort amenities. The Hygiene Assistant will provide support to the clinical team and maintain excellent communication with the patients. The Hygiene Assistant will work directly with the hygienists and clinical team to help provide the patient with the highest quality care during their appointment. At Costa Dentistry, you will grow personally and professionally through our employee training programs! If you’re excited to learn and grow in an award-winning office, we are the place for you! Responsibilities: Welcome patients to the office for their appointment and seat them in the treatment room Prepare treatment room for the patient following office procedures and protocols Review patient notes and charts for treatment information before arrival Prepare patients for dental treatment by creating a calm and welcoming environment and help educate patients by answering any questions about treatment Sterilize and deliver instruments to the treatment area, ensuring all instruments are clean Assist hygienists by positioning instruments for hygienist’s access, and passing instruments during treatment Provide the hygienist with materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth, ensuring a conservative use of dental resources to accomplish the task Educate patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions Document and charts patient notes and records in Eaglesoft Schedule patients' future visits and ensure a positive experience was maintained throughout their visit Maintain a safe and clean work environment by sanitizing the treatment room after each patient and ensuring it is ready for the next appointment Proven experience as dental assistant Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods Understanding of health & safety regulations Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus Good computer skills Excellent communication and people skills Attention to detail Well-organized and reliable High school diploma Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA) Job Requirements Foreign-trained dentist who has successfully passed the Virginia dental hygiene licensing examination (or is eligible for licensure). Minimum high school graduate Dental experience Radiology certified CDA Preferred OSHA/HIPAA and CPR certified a must ABOUT COSTA DENTISTRY Founded by Dr. Shane Costa, Costa Dentistry is a high-tech and modern dental practice with the latest dental innovations and practices. Costa Dentistry has two locations in Ashburn and Great Falls, VA. Our team is detail-oriented and dedicated to achieving our goals. We are people-oriented! We support our teams with training, achievable goals, and bonuses. We are committed to providing a unique and luxurious experience to every patient at our practice. If you are looking to grow personally and professionally, Costa Dentistry is the perfect place for you! Apply today to join our fun-loving team. Benefits and Perks: Medical, vision, and dental benefits 401K after one year of employment Paid-time off and sick days Career growth and development Team outings and events Respectful team with a commitment to excellence Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $47.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Experience: Dental assisting: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: X-Ray Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person

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