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Refresh Dental·Village of Penn Yan, New York
Hygiene Assistant · $18 - $21/hr
Computed from live listings
Shaded band: the middle 50% of 1,189 posted dental roles in New York rates. This role sits in the 21st percentile.
Pay for this role is about 55% below the New York median for dental roles.
The Hygiene Assistant is responsible for preparing dental rooms, seating patients, and maintaining accurate patient documentation. They also educate patients on treatment plans and oral health while providing support to the dental hygienist.
Overview Hygiene Assistant “Open Up” to A Whole New Dental Experience Imagine working in a place which delivers best in class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first, every visit.
Our guiding principle is empathy, and we want you to join us on our mission to transform the dental experience.
Our practice partners with North American Dental Group which provides us with the necessary support in order to fulfill our purpose of ensuring excellent patient care.
Wondering how this shapes your job experience?
We use our individuality and dental expertise to practice group dentistry and ensure that every patient leaves our office feeling satisfied.
Do you have the drive and passion to help others improve their oral health in the way that we do?
Come join our team— help us pioneer a new culture of dentistry.
Smiling from Open to Close (Pay Rate $18.00-21.00 per hour) Monday through Friday 40 hours
Skills Required to Make a Great “Impression” on Our Team Provide assistance to the dental hygienist to prepare the room, seat patients, and take proper documentation of the patients visit Ability to record and review patients’ health history, make chart entries under the direction of the Doctor or hygienist, and assures completion of all necessary forms and signatures needed Educate patients on their treatment plans as well as maintaining their oral health Ability to work in a fast-paced environment possessing excellent interpersonal skills such as establishing positive relationships with our team and patients Ability to communicate professionally both orally and in writing with a service-oriented approach
So How Can You “Fill” This Role? Dental Assisting Certification, state required education, or prior on the job training One or more years of experience preferred Radiography/ X-RAY certification for respective state Proficient in MS Office Suite Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patients “Brace” Yourself…It only Gets Better Comprehensive benefits package including 401k Competitive paid time off for full-time and part-time team members which increases as you grow in your career with us Constant opportunities for career growth and continuing education An exciting atmosphere that allows for freedom and individuality – enabling our team to always strive to do the best for our patients Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #NADG3
Candidates must hold a dental assisting certification or have equivalent on-the-job training, along with state-required radiography/X-ray certification. Proficiency in MS Office Suite and at least one year of experience are preferred.
Market context
Dental support roles in New York often draw steady interest because practices need reliable, patient-facing staff who can work in fast-paced settings and follow clinical procedures closely. This role is competitive because it asks for a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of relevant human services or OPWDD experience, and timely certification completion; the listed benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and paid holidays. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your experience matches the care setting and be ready to discuss your certification timeline.