Hygiene Assistant

Heartland Dental; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heartland Dental in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to join their team. This position is suitable for those with little to no dental experience, as on-the-job training and ongoing development are provided.

The ideal candidate will greet patients, assist hygienists, and ensure comfort throughout treatments. Heartland Dental offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• On-the-job training and additional certification may be required based on state requirements.
• Access to minimum PHI; regular HIPAA training required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey.
• Provide superior assistance during a wide variety of procedures.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

High school graduate or GED equivalent

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Overview

Queens Road Dentistry is looking for a Hygiene Assistant to join our team. This role is suitable for someone with little to no dental experience and includes on-the-job training, ongoing development, and a future career path.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustain patient comfort, and provide education throughout treatment.
• Review patient 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 hygiene visits, including stocking and restocking instruments and supplies.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms with adherence to safety protocols and OSHA & CDC recommendations.
• Partner with providers and team to follow office systems and maximize workflow.

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 to develop to your full potential.
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience providing a stable career with growth potential.

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.
• Access to minimum PHI; regular HIPAA training required; protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds.
• Availability to attend virtual or in-person training sessions periodically throughout the year.
• TB testing required for all new hires in dental office positions; test arranged during pre-employment process. Not applicable in the states of FL & TN.

About Heartland Dental

Heartland Dental is the nation\'s largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in 1,900+ dental offices. Supported doctors retain full clinical autonomy, and the organization supports the goal of delivering high-quality dental care and patient experiences. At Heartland Dental, we are committed to diversity and inclusion and provide equal opportunity in employment.