Dental Hygiene Assistant

Job Title: Dental Hygiene Assistant
Location: Houghton Lake, MI

About Us:
We are a busy, multi-doctor private dental practice dedicated to providing high-quality care in a friendly, professional environment. Our team works together to ensure every patient feels comfortable, cared for, and welcomed. We are looking for a motivated team player to join us as a Dental Hygiene Assistant

Position Overview:
This role is essential in supporting our clinical team and creating a positive patient experience. The right candidate will be adaptable, eager to learn, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Seat patients and prepare them for dental exams and hygiene appointments
• Assist hygienists and doctors with exams and charting as needed
• Take diagnostic dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Clean, disinfect, and reset treatment rooms between patients
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment following infection control protocols
• Support the team with additional clinical and sterilization tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Previous dental knowledge preferred but not required; we are willing to train the right candidate
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow safety/sterilization protocols
• Friendly, professional, and welcoming personality
• Ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to help wherever needed

What We Offer:

• A supportive team environment with opportunities to learn and grow
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Full-time schedule in a modern, patient-centered practice
• Excellent benefits including paid time off, health insurance and 401(k)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance

Experience:

• Patient care/dental: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Houghton Lake, MI 48629 (Required)

Work Location: In person