Dental Hygiene Assistant - Hands-On Training & Growth

Heartland; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Six paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

ForwardDental – Kenosha is seeking a full-time Hygiene Assistant to join our team. This entry-level role offers hands-on training and a clear path to grow in dentistry, with Dentrix experience preferred but not required.

Schedule is Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with pay of $18.00–$20.00/hour. No prior dental experience is required, and this position provides a supportive, patient-first environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• On the job training and additional certification may be required based on state requirements
• High school graduate or GED Equivalent
• Ability to work in a fast-paced customer-focused environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• HIPAA training and protecting PHI per role requirements

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, and maintain patient comfort and education
• Review the patient health history to provide quality care
• Provide assistance to hygienists during procedures and support a variety of clinical tasks
• Set up rooms for hygiene visits, stocking and restocking instruments and supplies
• Use Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols and OSHA & CDC guidelines
• Collaborate with providers and team to follow office systems and maximize workflow

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

ForwardDental – Kenosha is seeking a full-time Hygiene Assistant to join our team. This entry-level role offers hands-on training and a clear path to grow in dentistry, with Dentrix experience preferred but not required.

Schedule is Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with pay of $18.00–$20.00/hour. No prior dental experience is required, and this position provides a supportive, patient-first environment with growth opportunities.