Hygiene Assistant

Heartland Dental LLC; Arnold (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Six paid holidays

Job summary

Heartland Dental LLC in Arnold, Missouri is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to join their team. This role is ideal for candidates with little to no dental experience and emphasizes hands-on training, offering opportunities for career development. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with hygiene providers to ensure excellent patient care.

The ideal applicant will thrive in a supportive environment that values continuous learning and patient-focused service. Key responsibilities include greeting patients, assisting during procedures, and managing patient records using Dentrix.

Qualifications

• On-the-job training and certification may be required based on state requirements.
• Team player with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients during their dental journey.
• Conduct thorough health history reviews for quality care.
• Assist hygienists during procedures in accordance with state dental acts.
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols.
• Utilize Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer-focused approach

Ability to work in a team

Education

High-school graduate or GED equivalent

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Linderhof Family Dental Care is looking for a Hygiene Assistant to join our team. This is the perfect role for someone with little to no dental experience to join a world‑class organization that offers unparalleled training. Our on‑the‑job training will give you extensive hands‑on dental experience and perfect your assisting skills with a company that offers ongoing development and future career‑path opportunities. In this role, you will work side by side with our amazing hygiene providers to provide the best possible patient care to our local community.

As a Hygiene Assistant, you’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first. You’ll enjoy state‑of‑the‑art technology while being surrounded by camaraderie and support. This is where patients come first, and continuous learning is encouraged! Hard‑working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care.

Linderhof Family Dental Care is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO (paid time off)
• Front‑loaded education and training, providing you the opportunity to develop to your full potential
• Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry‑leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential.

Working hours: Monday – Thursday 7:30 am – 5:00 pm.

More about the role

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide appropriate education throughout treatment.
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to provide quality care.
• Provide superior assistance to supported hygienists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the 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 room with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations.
• Partner with the providers and team to follow office systems and maximize office workflow.

Minimum Qualifications

• On‑the‑job training and additional certification may be required based on state requirements.
• High‑school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Team player.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Position will have access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job‑related functions; HIPAA training will be required; the individual will need to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times.
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in‑person) periodically throughout the year.
• Must undergo mandatory TB test prior to starting employment; not applicable in FL & TN.

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.