Hygiene Assistant / Sterilization Technician
Location: North Raleigh, NC
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 1 Friday a month (No weekends, 8-hour days)
Pay: $16.00 – $23.00 per hour (Depending on experience)
About Caring Smile Dentistry
We do dentistry differently. No push, no pressure, no overtreatment. If you are tired of corporate or "big dentistry" that treats its employees like treadmills and are looking for a place where you genuinely feel at home, you are in the right place!
We are a small family dentistry practice providing highly personalized care for every patient. We offer excellent benefits, an incredible team culture, and an environment built on mutual respect for each other and our patients. Whether you are an experienced tech or looking to grow, we have an amazing team member with over 20 years of experience who will guide and teach you every aspect of patient care.
Job Description & Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a passionate Hygiene Assistant / Sterilization Technician for our North Raleigh practice who is caring, compassionate, and has a genuine concern for others. In this role, you will support our hygiene team, ensure seamless patient flow, and maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Ensure our patients feel comfortable, welcomed, and prepared for their hygiene appointments.
- Work closely with dental hygienists and providers to support a variety of preventive and clinical procedures.
- Create a positive, stress-free patient experience that encourages optimum oral health.
- Strictly comply with all safety procedures, infection control protocols, and regulations (i.e., OSHA, HIPAA).
Responsibilities
- Clinical Support: Assist dental hygienists with patient turnaround, charting, and maintaining an efficient schedule.
- Sterilization: Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments and treatment rooms in strict accordance with safety guidelines.
- Dental Radiographs: Safely take and expose high-quality dental X-rays.
- Documentation: Review, enter, and update patient dental and medical histories accurately.
- Supplies Management: Set up and prepare hygiene trays, track inventory, and keep clinical areas fully stocked.
- Front Desk Cross-Training: Assist with checking in patients and answering basic inquiries when needed to support the team.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (Required).
- NC X-ray Certification (Required).
- Current CPR Certification (Required).
- Experience in the medical or dental field preferred, but we are willing to train the right person.
- Familiarity with dental software (Eaglesoft) is a plus, but not required.
Benefits
- 401(k) & 401(k) matching
- Health insurance & Dental insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid sick time
- Retirement plan
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Work Location: In person
Pay: $16.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
