Hygiene Assistant

Heartland; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

PTO

Quarterly Bonus Potential

Daily Pay access

Training & CE classes

Job summary

Heartland Dental is seeking a full-time Hygiene Dental Assistant at our King George, VA office. You will greet patients, support hygienists, manage charting in Dentrix, and help maintain room setup and supplies. Training is provided to build strong patient-care skills in a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes learning, team cohesion, and patient-first service with a comprehensive benefits package and clear growth paths within a growing Heartland network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• State-issued Dental Assistant permit and x-ray credentials required.
• New grads welcome to apply and willing to train.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients and educate during treatment.
• Review patient health history to ensure quality care.
• Provide assistance to hygienists during procedures.
• Set up rooms, stock instruments and supplies.
• Use Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
• Follow safety protocols per OSHA & CDC guidance.
• Collaborate with the team to maximize office workflow.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Multitasking

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Dental Assistant Permit & X-Ray

New Grad Welcome

Tools

Dentrix

MS Office

Job description

Hygiene Assistant Career Opportunity, King George, VA!

Join Dental Care at Smiles Way- Thrive with a Team that Values Collaboration, Communication & Community!

Full-Time Hygiene Assistant Career Opportunity! Apply Today & Make Patients Smile Every Day!

Expected Full-Time Work Schedule/Hours:

• 4-Day Work Week
• Monday-Thursday, 6:30am-4:00pm

Role Offers:

• No Nights or Weekends - Enjoy a healthy work-life balance
• Full Benefits Package - Including health insurance, retirement plans & PTO
• Quarterly Bonus Potential - Rewarding hard work & dedication
• Hygiene Assistant Academy Training & CE classes included - We invest in your growth!

Dental Care at Smiles Way, a Heartland Dental Supported Practice and a "Growing Patient-Focus Doctor Office" i looking for a Full-Time Hygiene Dental 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 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.

About Dental Care at Smiles Way:

Dental Care at Smiles Way, like each Heartland Dental Supported Office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Become a key member of a 21-person team that values autonomy, respect, skill utilization, and modern technology
• Our office is fun, goal-driven, solutions-focused, and committed to transparent feedback and growth.
• Office Location: 11060 Smile Way, King George, VA 22485
• Expected Full-Time Work Schedule/Hours:
  • 4-Day Work Week
  • Monday-Thursday, 6:30am-4:00pm
  • Hours Subject to Change

Fun Facts About Dental Care at Smiles Way:

• We Celebrate Successes of All Sizes
• Birthdays & Work Anniversaries Matter
• Team Outings Keep Us Connected
• We Give Back to the Community

Who is Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,100 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 2,000 dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.

Heartland Dental was recently recognized by Newsweek for two awards: America's Greatest Workplaces and America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024. These prestigious honors come after the organization was reviewed among 1.5 million large and mid-sized companies in a nationwide study and achieved a 5-star rating for both awards.

What You'll Gain:

• Career Stability & Growth: Join a secure company with over 25 years of industry-leading experienced an unlimited opportunities for advance.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, College Savings & Retirement Savings Plans, 6 paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
• Trainining & Development: Front-loaded education and training to help you grow and reach your full potential from day one; Heartland Dental University & CE Classes
• Flexible Pay Access: Enjoy the convenience of on-demand Daily Pay to access your earnings when you need them.
• Bonus Potential: Employee Referral & Quarterly Bonus

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.

Required Education, Certifications & Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED
• State Issued Dental Assistant Permit & X-Ray Credentials
• New Dental Assistant Grads Welcome to Apply
• Willing to Train

Dental Knowledge, Software & Experience:

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Dentrix or other dental software experience
• Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook & Teams Experience

Team & Culture Fit:

• Collabroative team player who thrives in supportive, family-like environments
• Dedicated, dependable with a positive attitude and service-oriented mindset

Business & Professional Skills:

• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking abilities
• Adaptable to changing workflows and team dynamics
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills

Compliance & Confidentiality:

• The position will have access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training, aligning with the specific role and responsibilities, will be required; and the individual will need to protect PHI and maintain 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 training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year

TB Test Requirement:

• As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of 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.