Hygiene Assistant

Heartland Dental LLC; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Essington Family Dental Care is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to support patient care in a collaborative environment. This role provides on-the-job training for those with little dental experience, emphasizing teamwork and continuous learning. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and excellent communication skills, ready to participate actively in a fast-paced dental office setting.

Benefits

Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans

Six paid holidays and PTO

Front-loaded education and training opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• On-the-job training and additional certification may be required based on state requirements.
• Ability to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards, with regular HIPAA training.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients, ensuring comfort during their dental journey.
• Assist supported hygienists during various procedures as per state regulations.
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols, including OSHA & CDC recommendations.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Essington Family 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. Our on-the-job training will give you extensive hands-on dental experience and help you develop your assisting skills with a company that offers ongoing development and future career path opportunities. In this role, you will work side by side with 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! The successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care.

About Essington Family Dental Care

• Join a 23-person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community
• Located on Essington Road
• Fast-paced and positive environment

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, providing you the opportunity to develop to your full potential

• Opportunity to be a 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 from the start of their dental journey, ensuring patient comfort and providing appropriate education throughout treatment.
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to provide quality care.
• Assist 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 rooms with strict adherence to safety protocols, following OSHA & CDC recommendations.
• Partner with providers and team members to follow office systems and maximize workflow.

Minimum Qualifications

• On-the-job training and additional certification may be required based on state requirements.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards, with regular HIPAA training.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Prolonged periods 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.
• A tuberculosis (TB) test is required prior to starting employment, arranged during pre-employment. This is not applicable in FL & TN.

Who is Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, supporting over 3,000 doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in more than 1,800 dental offices. Supported doctors retain clinical autonomy and are united by a common goal: delivering high-quality dental care and experiences to their communities.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunity employment in accordance with applicable laws.