Dental Hygiene Assistant: Training, Teamwork, Growth

Heartland Dental; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Bluebonnet Dental Care in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Dental Hygiene Assistant to join our team. This role offers on-the-job training to build extensive hands-on experience and a clear career path, working alongside our hygiene providers to deliver top-quality patient care.

Schedule: Monday–Thursday 8am–4pm. We emphasize learning, teamwork, and patient-first service, with access to state-of-the-art technology and supportive colleagues as you grow within a world-class organization.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of Dental Assisting experience preferred; we may train a new graduate if right for our team.
• X-ray certification is required.
• EFDA certificate is preferred.
• Team Player.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• HIPAA training and PHI protection responsibilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and welcome them from the start of their dental journey, sustaining patient comfort and providing education during treatment.
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to support quality care.
• Provide superior assistance to supported hygienists during a wide range of procedures in line with state dental practice act.
• Assist with setting up rooms for all hygiene visits, including stocking and restocking instruments and supplies.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols in accordance with OSHA & CDC guidance.
• Collaborate with providers and team to follow office systems and maximize workflow.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

X-ray certification

EFDA certification

Team player

Communication skills

Organizational skills

HIPAA training

PHI protection

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Bluebonnet Dental Care in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Dental Hygiene Assistant to join our team. This role offers on-the-job training to build extensive hands-on experience and a clear career path, working alongside our hygiene providers to deliver top-quality patient care.

Schedule: Monday–Thursday 8am–4pm. We emphasize learning, teamwork, and patient-first service, with access to state-of-the-art technology and supportive colleagues as you grow within a world-class organization.