Hygiene Assistant

Cloudland Dental; Cumberland Heights (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Healthcare Spending Account

Paid Time Off

401k

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

North American Dental Group is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to join our Tennessee practice. You will support the dental hygienist, prepare treatment rooms, and help document every patient visit with care.

Responsibilities include reviewing health histories, guiding patients through treatment plans, and maintaining strong patient relationships in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and team collaboration are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Dental Assisting Certification, state education requirement or equivalent on-the-job training.
• One year of experience preferred.
• Radiography/X-RAY certification for the state of practice.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and patient documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dental hygienist by preparing the room, seating patients, and documenting visits.
• Record and review patient health history; complete forms and obtain signatures as needed.
• Educate patients on treatment plans and maintaining oral health.
• Maintain professionalism and positive relationships with patients and team in a fast-paced setting.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a service-oriented approach.

Skills

Patient communication

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Professional communication

Education

Dental Assisting Certification

Radiography certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Hygiene Assistant

“Open Up” to A Whole New Dental Experience

Imagine working in a place which delivers best in class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first, every visit. Our guiding principle is empathy, and we want you to join us on our mission to transform the dental experience. Our practice partners with North American Dental Group which provides us with the necessary support in order to fulfill our purpose of ensuring excellent patient care.

Wondering how this shapes your job experience?

We use our individuality and dental expertise to practice group dentistry and ensure that every patient leaves our office feeling satisfied. Do you have the drive and passion to help others improve their oral health in the way that we do? Come join our team— help us pioneer a new culture of dentistry.

Smiling from Open to Close

Monday-Thursday:8:00 am - 4:00 pmFriday:7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Responsibilities

Skills Required to Make a Great “Impression” on Our Team

• Provide assistance to the dental hygienist to prepare the room, seat patients, and take proper documentation of the patients visit
• Ability to record and review patients’ health history, make chart entries under the direction of the Doctor or hygienist, and assures completion of all necessary forms and signatures needed
• Educate patients on their treatment plans as well as maintaining their oral health
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment possessing excellent interpersonal skills such as establishing positive relationships with our team and patients
• Ability to communicate professionally both orally and in writing with a service-oriented approach

Qualifications

So How Can You “Fill” This Role?

• Dental Assisting Certification, state required education, or prior on the job training
• One or more years of experience preferred
• Radiography/ X-RAY certification for respective state
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patients

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full-time employees)
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• 401k
• Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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