Dental Hygiene Coordinator

Gilder Search Group; Highland (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

PTO & Holidays

Health and dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

CE support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Dental Hygiene Coordinator for a busy dental practice in Michigan. You will manage hygiene scheduling, outbound reactivation calls, and optimize provider utilization for checkups, routine hygiene care, and periodontal services.

The role is full-time in-office, with a pay rate of $22–$27 per hour, plus monthly production/collection bonuses and incentives. Benefits include PTO, health/dental insurance, 401(k) with employer match, CE support, and a uniform allowance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the dental field.
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and essential arithmetic skills.
• Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, and lift up to 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage hygiene schedules to achieve daily utilization goals through efficient appointment coordination.
• Execute outbound call lists to contact due and overdue hygiene/perio patients and re-engage patients who have fallen out of care.
• Handle incoming calls, schedule routine exams and hygiene appointments, and promptly follow up on missed appointments.
• Analyze operational metrics and schedule reports to track utilization and optimize open appointment slots.

Job description

Dental Hygiene Coordinator

About the Role Our busy and growing dental practice is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Hygiene Coordinator to join our front desk team. In this role, you will play a key part in patient retention by managing hygiene schedules, handling outbound reactivation calls, and ensuring optimal provider utilization for checkups, routine hygiene care, and periodontal services.

• Pay Rate: $22.00 – $27.00 / hour

• Bonus Structure: Opportunities to earn monthly production/collection bonuses and performance-based incentives

• Job Type: Full-time, In-Office

• Schedule:

  • Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

Hygiene Scheduling & Patient Retention

• Manage hygiene schedules to achieve daily utilization goals through efficient appointment coordination.

• Execute outbound call lists to contact due and overdue hygiene/perio patients and re-engage patients who have fallen out of care.

• Handle incoming calls, schedule routine exams and hygiene appointments, and promptly follow up on missed appointments.

Front Office Operations & Patient Service

• Deliver exceptional customer service by addressing patient inquiries, gathering accurate demographics, and updating financial information.

• Analyze operational metrics and schedule reports to track utilization and optimize open appointment slots.

• Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality, and safety guidelines.

Key Performance Metrics

• Complete full outreach on all assigned prophy and periodontal recall lists.

• Maintain a patient retention rate of 80% or higher.

• Keep hygiene appointment cancellation rates below 15%.

• Achieve 90%–100% hygiene schedule capacity.

Requirements & Qualifications

Required

• 2+ years of experience in the dental field.

• Strong customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Basic computer proficiency and essential arithmetic skills.

• Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, and occasionally lift/move up to 10 pounds.

Preferred

• Working knowledge of dental terminology, hygiene procedures, and periodontal care.

• Experience with dental practice management software, preferably Open Dental.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation ($22–$27/hr) plus bonus/incentive opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Group Health Insurance & Dental Care
• 401(k) with employer match
• Continuing Education support & Uniform allowance
• Modern office environment with a positive, team-focused culture