Job Description
Job Title: Dental Hygiene Assistant
Location: Quincy, IL
Employment Type:
Full TimeAre you a motivated and caring individual looking for a rewarding opportunity in a supportive and patient focused practice? Buffalo Prairie Dental is excited to welcome a new team member who shares our passion for delivering exceptional dental care and creating a positive experience for every patient who walks through our doors.
Key Responsibilities:- Assist the Hygienist and Dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
- Prepare and maintain clinical areas, ensuring a clean and organized workspace.
- Take and process dental X-rays. Complete digital scans as needed.
- Keep the operatories organized and patient ready for an exceptional experience
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
- Manage sterilization and infection control protocols.
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
- Support the team with other tasks as needed to ensure smooth operations.
Why Choose Us?
We know that a great team deserves great rewards. When you join us as a Dental Hygiene Assistant, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive Wages
- Comprehensive Benefits Package, including:ο Medical Insuranceο 401Kο Dental Coverage for you and your familyο Paid Holidays and Vacation • Stable and Consistent Full-time scheduleο Mondays 9am-6:30pmο Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7am-4:30pmNo late nights or weekends, plus 3 days weekends most weeks
- Positive, Collaborative Environment – Be part of a team that values your contributions and works together to make a difference.
- What we are looking for........At least 1 year of dental assisting experience preferred, but we welcome eager and motivated individuals who are willing to learn on the job too!
- A motivated, positive team player
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal relationship building skills
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Hardworking and dependable
- Comprehensive dental knowledge and ability to effectively communicate dental terminology with patients is a plus
- Willingness to go above and beyond assisting our patients in accordance with the training you receive to ensure patients receive the best possible service!
- Buffalo Prairie is celebrating 30 years in business this year! We are ready to help you thrive in your career while you do what you love for a long time. Let us show you what makes our practice & team different from any other job you’ve had …. This is a career that will change your life!
Benefits: Medical 401kPTO
