Hygiene Assistant

Job DetailsJob Location: State Street Dental Boise - Boise, ID 83703Position Type: Full TimeState Street Dental Boise is looking for a Hygiene Assistant to support the hygiene and sanitation operations, ensuring that all areas meet health, safety, and cleanliness standards. This role is essential in maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for staff, clients, and visitors, particularly in industries such as healthcare, food production, hospitality, and manufacturing. Key Responsibilities: The key roles of a dental hygiene assistant (or hygiene assistant in a dental office) include helping the dental hygienist provide efficient patient care. Common responsibilities include: Greeting and seating patients. Reviewing and updating medical and dental histories. Taking and recording X-rays (if certified). Preparing and disinfecting treatment rooms. Setting up instruments and materials before appointments. Assisting the hygienist during procedures when needed. Suctioning, passing instruments, and ensuring patient comfort. Sterilizing instruments and maintaining infection control standards. Taking impressions or intraoral scans (if allowed by state regulations and office policy). Providing patients with oral hygiene instructions and post-treatment care information. Charting findings and updating patient records. Stocking treatment rooms and ordering supplies. Scheduling follow-up appointments or helping with patient flow. Strong hygiene assistants are also known for: Excellent communication and customer service. Attention to detail. Organization and time management. Teamwork and reliability. Knowledge of infection control and sterilization procedures. QualificationsSkills and Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience in cleaning, janitorial, or hygiene-related roles is an advantage. Knowledge of cleaning products, equipment, and safety procedures. Strong attention to detail and time management skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Physical stamina to perform manual cleaning tasks. Hourly Pay Rate: Depending on Experience Job Type: Full-time We are an Equal Opportunity Employer All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, medical condition or disability, or any other status protected by law. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program