Dental Hygiene Assistant: Entry-Level with Training & Growth

Heartland Dental; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Six paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Front-loaded education and training

Job summary

Soto Dental Partners is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to join our team. This entry‑level role offers extensive hands‑on dental experience and ongoing development within a world‑class organization.

You will work alongside our hygiene providers to deliver excellent patient care and support the team with a positive, learning‑driven environment. Our onboarding emphasizes training, safety, and career growth, with access to Dentrix, modern technology, and a collaborative culture that values patients

Qualifications

• On-the-job training and additional certification may be required based on state requirements.
• Team Player
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• HIPAA training and PHI protection aware.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, and sustain patient comfort and provide education throughout treatment.
• Review patient health history to provide quality care.
• Provide superior assistance to supported hygienists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with state dental practice act.
• Assist with setting up rooms for all hygiene visits including stocking and restocking instruments and supplies
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment room with adherence to safety protocols and OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Partner with providers and team to follow office systems and maximize workflow.

Skills

Team Player

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school graduate or GED

Job description

Soto Dental Partners is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to join our team. This entry‑level role offers extensive hands‑on dental experience and ongoing development within a world‑class organization.

You will work alongside our hygiene providers to deliver excellent patient care and support the team with a positive, learning‑driven environment. Our onboarding emphasizes training, safety, and career growth, with access to Dentrix, modern technology, and a collaborative culture that values patients