Dental Hygiene Assistant: Learn, Grow, Impact Patients

Heartland; Rockford (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental services for you and dependents

Life and disability insurance

401K retirement plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid vacation after one year

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Meadow Creek Dental Care, part of Heartland Dental, is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to support hygienists and ensure patient comfort in Rockford, MI. You will greet patients, review health histories, and help prepare rooms and instruments for hygiene visits.

Join a team that values learning, state-of-the-art technology, and patient-first care. Training, benefits, and opportunities for growth are provided in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Michigan Radiology License or willingness to obtain.
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience with a dental software system; Dentrix preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• HIPAA training and protection of PHI.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey and provide education throughout treatment.
• Review the patient’s health history to support quality care.
• Assist supported hygienists during procedures in line with state dental practice acts.
• Set up rooms for hygiene visits and manage instruments and supplies.
• Utilize Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols and OSHA/CDC guidance.
• Collaborate with providers and team to maximize office workflow.

Skills

Excellent communication

Patient focus

Organizational skills

HIPAA training

Education

Michigan Radiology License

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Meadow Creek Dental Care, part of Heartland Dental, is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to support hygienists and ensure patient comfort in Rockford, MI. You will greet patients, review health histories, and help prepare rooms and instruments for hygiene visits.

Join a team that values learning, state-of-the-art technology, and patient-first care. Training, benefits, and opportunities for growth are provided in a supportive environment.