Hygiene Assistant

Heartland Dental; Canfield (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heartland Dental is seeking a Hygiene Assistant in Canfield, Ohio. This role is perfect for someone with little to no dental experience, offering unparalleled training and career path opportunities. You will support hygiene providers in delivering optimal patient care to the local community.

We prioritize collaboration within our 20-person team and provide competitive benefits including health insurance and paid time off. Join us and pave your path in the dental field!

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Ohio X‑Ray and coronal polishing certificate required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients, providing appropriate education throughout treatment.
• Assist hygienists during various procedures as per state dental practice act.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Customer-focused

HIPAA training

Education

High school graduate or GED

Ohio X-Ray certificate

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Exquisite 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, on‑the‑job learning and future career path opportunities. In this role you will work side by side with our hygiene providers to provide the best possible patient care to our local community.

About Exquisite Dental Care

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

• Join a 20‑person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
• Grow your career in a supportive and fast‑paced practice
• Work schedule: Full‑time, Monday through Friday

What You’ll Gain

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

More About The Role

• Greet and welcome patients, sustain patient comfort, and provide appropriate education throughout treatment
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to provide quality care
• Assist 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

• Ohio X‑Ray and coronal polishing certificate required (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
• HIPAA training required; maintain PHI and data safeguards

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual or in‑person training sessions periodically throughout the year
• Tuberculosis (TB) test required for all new hires in dental office positions; not applicable in FL & TN

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.