Hygiene Assistant

Mortenson Dental Partners; Buechel (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team at a leading dental practice where your contributions matter! As a Hygiene Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a positive experience for patients by preparing treatment rooms, assisting with patient care, and providing essential support to the dental hygienist. This full-time position offers a structured schedule and a supportive work environment that values teamwork and professional growth. With a focus on caring for the community and fostering relationships, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in the dental field while enjoying a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Daily Pay

Professional Development Assistance

FREE Continuing Education Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain radiology and CPR certification within the required timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Set up hygiene rooms and sterilize after each patient.
• Assist hygienist with patient charting and education.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Sterilization Equipment

Dental Software

Job description

Description

Hygiene Assistant

Location: 4311 Bardstown Rd #102, Louisville, KY 40218

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Mon: 7:30am - 5pm
• Tue: 7:30am - 5pm
• Wed: 7:30am - 5pm
• Thu: 7:30am - 5pm
• Fri: 7:30am - 2pm
• Sat: Off
• Sun: Off

Our growing team of professionals at Mortenson Family Dental is always searching for honest, caring, and hardworking individuals! Our four core values - caring for everyone, sharing abundantly, expressing gratitude, and building relationships - guide us in creating a workplace that is integral to the communities we serve.

Benefits of being part of the Mortenson Team

• Benefits available after 60 days of employment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contribution
• Life Insurance
• Flexible spending (health and dependent care) account
• Paid Time Off & 6 paid holidays off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401K
• Daily Pay
• Professional development assistance
• FREE continuing education opportunities
• Employee assistance program

Responsibilities

• Set up room for all hygiene procedures. Sterilize the room after each patient, and restock the room with supplies for procedures after each appointment.
• Seat patients, take vitals, and obtain consents. Assist hygienist with patient charting. Schedule the patient's next appointment, and assist with schedule coordination.
• Review medical and dental history. Assist with patient education/oral hygiene instruction.
• Perform lab duties such as pouring models and fabricating whitening trays.

Qualifications

• Have your high school diploma or equivalent
• Obtain your radiology and CPR certification within the required timeframe
• Must pass background and drug background check

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the Company’s determination that the candidate has successfully passed a background check, including a drug screen.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and consider all qualified candidates equally.

Mortenson Dental Partners is recommended 9 out of 10 on Glassdoor!