Dental Assistant / Hygiene Assistant

At Buchanan Dentistry, our Dental Assistants and Hygiene Assistants play a vital role in delivering a seamless, patient-first experience in a modern, thoughtfully designed dental office.

You’ll support clinical care at the chairside—whether assisting the dentist across a wide range of procedures or partnering with the hygienist in our assisted hygiene model. From preparing treatment rooms and maintaining sterilization protocols to ensuring patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for, you’ll help keep the flow of the office running smoothly while delivering an exceptional care experience.

Our model is built for driven assistants at all stages of their careers—those who want to grow clinically, collaborate with an energized team, and be part of a supportive, growth-minded culture that’s raising the bar for dentistry.

What You’ll Do

Clinical Support & Patient Experience (All Assistants)

• Deliver outstanding chairside support to dentists and/or hygienists across a variety of procedures
• Ensure patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout their visit
• Anticipate provider and team needs to maintain efficient office flow
• Collaborate with teammates to deliver a seamless, high-quality patient experience

Operatory & Clinical Excellence (All Assistants)

• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment in compliance with OSHA and CDC standards
• Manage sterilization workflows and maintain a safe, clean clinical environment
• Take dental radiographs and support accurate, complete patient records (as permitted by role and experience)

Supporting Dentists (Dental Assistant Focus)

• Provide chairside support across a full range of general and specialty procedures
• Partner closely with dentists to support clinical excellence and productivity
• Contribute to office performance goals through efficiency, preparedness, and teamwork

Supporting Hygienists (Hygiene Assistant Focus)

• Support hygienists within our Team Hygiene model, helping deliver efficient, high-quality care
• Prepare and reset rooms between hygiene visits to maintain schedule flow
• Assist chairside during hygiene appointments and build clinical confidence
• Participate in training and development to continue growing clinical skills

Who You Are

You embody our values and demonstrate key competencies that ensure both patient success and team excellence. At Buchanan Dentistry, these values aren’t just words on a wall — they are essential to how we hire, lead, and collaborate. Every Dental Assistant is expected to show up with a mindset grounded in our mission, vision, and values. This is what drives our culture, our clinical standards, and the patient experience we’re proud to deliver every day.

Our Values:

• Empowerment — Take ownership, use good judgment, anticipate needs, bring solutions instead of only problems, and follow through.
• Positivity and Enthusiasm — Bring positive energy, encourage teammates, and create a welcoming patient experience.
• Coachability and Open-Mindedness — Receive feedback professionally, stay willing to learn, and implement coaching.
• Sharing the Load — Help teammates without waiting to be asked and recognize that patient care is a team responsibility.
• Having Passion for the Details — Pay attention to the small things that affect quality, efficiency, cleanliness, and the patient experience.
• Creating Loyal Patients through 5-Star Service — Make patients feel welcomed, heard, informed, comfortable, and genuinely cared for.
• Doing the Right Thing for the Right Reason — Choose integrity and what is best for the patient and team, even when it is inconvenient.
• Delivering Ideal, Quality Care — Maintain high clinical standards, communicate clearly, and never compromise quality for speed or convenience.

Role-Based Competencies:

• Adapt in the Moment – Stay flexible and positive when schedules shift, patients need extra reassurance, or priorities change unexpectedly.
• Contribute to Team Success – Work seamlessly with dentists, hygienists, and teammates, sharing knowledge and supporting others to meet shared goals.
• Communicate with Clarity – Listen actively, explain information clearly, and adapt your style to meet the needs of patients and teammates.

What You Have

• All state-required certifications, registrations, or licenses for dental assistants
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Demonstrated chairside knowledge and patient care skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Adaptability to new technologies and workflows in a modern office environment
• Excitement about contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team
• Ability to work a full-time schedule (32–36 hours per week)

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to perform the essential job duties listed, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods while assisting with dental procedures
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to handle dental instruments precisely
• Adequate vision (with or without correction) to read charts, interpret radiographs, and operate clinical equipment
• Ability to bend, reach, and maintain ergonomic positioning for patient care
• Occasional lifting or movement of equipment and supplies up to 25 pounds
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, team members, and other healthcare professionals in person and via technology

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

What We Offer

We believe taking care of people starts with taking care of our own. Here’s how we’ve got you covered at Buchanan Dentistry:

Time to Recharge – Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO) — because rest is productive.
Health Comes First – Medical and vision insurance — plus our own Dental Wellness Program.
Learning & Development – Ongoing training, mentorship, and CE opportunities.

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 36.0 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person