Dental Hygiene Assistant: Fast-Track Training & Growth

Heartland Dental; Stonecrest (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Six paid holidays

PTO (paid time off)

On-the-job education and training

Job summary

Panola Family Dental is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to join our team. No extensive dental experience required; on-the-job training will develop assisting skills and provide a path for growth within Heartland Dental's network.

You will work closely with our hygiene providers, greet patients, review health histories, and help prepare treatment rooms while following safety protocols. A strong team player with good communication will thrive.

Qualifications

• On the job training and additional certification may be required based on state requirements.
• High school graduate or GED Equivalent.
• Team Player.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• HIPAA training and PHI protection required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, and sustain patient comfort and provide education.
• Review patient health history to provide quality care.
• Provide assistance to hygienists during a wide variety of procedures.
• Assist with setting up rooms for hygiene visits including stocking and restocking instruments.
• Utilize Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols (OSHA & CDC).
• Partner with providers and team to maximize office workflow.

Skills

Team Player

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

HIPAA awareness

Education

High school graduate or GED

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Panola Family Dental is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to join our team. No extensive dental experience required; on-the-job training will develop assisting skills and provide a path for growth within Heartland Dental's network.

You will work closely with our hygiene providers, greet patients, review health histories, and help prepare treatment rooms while following safety protocols. A strong team player with good communication will thrive.