Dental Hygiene Assistant — Growth, Training & Flexible Schedule

Heartland Dental; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

PTO (paid time off)

Quarterly bonus potential

Dental Assistant Academy training & CE

Job summary

Heartland Dental is seeking a Full-Time Hygiene Dental Assistant in Fredericksburg, VA. You will greet patients, assist hygienists, and help maintain rooms and supplies, using Dentrix for scheduling and records. Training is provided, and a strong team culture supports professional growth.

The role offers a stable schedule (Mon-Thu 8:00am-5:00pm) with no nights or weekends, a full benefits package, and opportunities for quarterly bonuses and continuing education through our academy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• State issued Dental Assistant Permit & X-Ray credentials.
• New dental assistant grads welcome to apply; willing to train.
• Experience not required; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey and educate throughout treatment.
• Review patient health history to ensure quality care.
• Provide superior assistance to supported hygienists during a variety of procedures.
• Set up rooms for hygiene visits and stock/restock instruments and supplies.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms with safety protocols following OSHA & CDC recommendations.
• Collaborate with providers and team to follow office systems and maximize workflow.

Skills

Dentrix software

Microsoft Office

Team player

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Dental Assistant Permit & X-Ray

Tools

Dentrix

Microsoft Office

Job description

Heartland Dental is seeking a Full-Time Hygiene Dental Assistant in Fredericksburg, VA. You will greet patients, assist hygienists, and help maintain rooms and supplies, using Dentrix for scheduling and records. Training is provided, and a strong team culture supports professional growth.

The role offers a stable schedule (Mon-Thu 8:00am-5:00pm) with no nights or weekends, a full benefits package, and opportunities for quarterly bonuses and continuing education through our academy.