Dental Hygiene Assistant — Fast-Track Training & Growth

Heartland Dental; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Six paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Foxwood Dental Care, supported by Heartland Dental, is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to join a collaborative team focused on excellent patient care in a fast-paced setting.

This entry-level role offers hands-on training, growth opportunities within a world-class organization, and a path for career development as you assist our hygienists and support staff in delivering top-quality dental services.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required to support hygienists and greet patients.
• Team-oriented candidate who can thrive in a fast-paced dental office.
• HIPAA training or awareness will be required to protect patient information.
• On-the-job training is provided to develop strong hygiene assistance skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients at the start of their dental journey.
• Review patient health history to ensure quality care.
• Assist hygienists during a wide range of procedures following state guidelines.
• Set up and stock treatment rooms for hygiene visits.
• Use Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping to support workflow.
• Follow safety protocols per OSHA and CDC recommendations.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Organizational skills

HIPAA awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Foxwood Dental Care, supported by Heartland Dental, is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to join a collaborative team focused on excellent patient care in a fast-paced setting.

This entry-level role offers hands-on training, growth opportunities within a world-class organization, and a path for career development as you assist our hygienists and support staff in delivering top-quality dental services.