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Winslett & Walls Dental Excellence Dental Hygiene Assistant, Full-Time in Wilmington, North Carolina

We are a general dentistry practice whose mission is to provide our patients with the highest quality of dental care in a safe and positive environment. We strive to continuously focus on patient care and satisfaction, while having the greatest respect for our fellow team members and the roles they provide for our overall culture.

We are seeking a Dental Hygiene Assistant to join our team. Your role will be to work closely with dental hygienists in treatinghygiene patients. Clinical duties include coronal polishing, taking radiographs, equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist or hygienist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures.

As a member of the Hygiene department, you will work with Dental Hygienists and Dentists and report to our Hygiene Team Leader. The working hours are Mondays-Thursdays 12:45p-7p with occasional Fridays and/or Saturdays 6:45a-1p.

What You Will Do:

  • Build and maintain relationships with our patients and staff
  • Becomefamiliar with doctors' restorative treatment philosophies
  • Recordperiodontal examinations and existing restorations
  • Recordclinical notes in the computer
  • Take x-rays and intraoral photos per office protocols
  • Educatepatients about their dental health as it relates to overall health and the importance of good oral hygiene, with instructions customized to their situation
  • Sterilizeinstruments, setting up trays
  • Maintain OSHA and HIPAA compliance

What You Will Bring:

Our ideal candidate will have 0-3+ years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills:

  • X-Ray Certification
  • Coronal Polishing

We offer the following benefits:

  • Pay based on experience and performance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Holiday Pay
  • Paid Time Off
  • Dental Care
  • Uniforms and Uniform Allowance
  • Bonus Opportunities
  • Recognition of birthdays and anniversaries (and cake!)

DEI Statement: Wearecommitted toprovidingan inclusive environmentthat ensuresthe happiness and success ofeach of our associates.Wepride ourselvesonhiring, training, and retainingacommunity ofemployeesfromvarious backgrounds,perspectives,and experiences.

EOE Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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