Hygiene Assistant

Heartland Dental; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Six paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

ForwardDental – Kenosha is seeking a full-time Hygiene Assistant to join our team. This entry-level role offers hands-on training and a clear path to grow in dentistry, with Dentrix experience preferred but not required.

Schedule is Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with pay of $18.00–$20.00/hour. No prior dental experience is required, and this position provides a supportive, patient-first environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• On the job training and additional certification may be required based on state requirements
• High school graduate or GED Equivalent
• Ability to work in a fast-paced customer-focused environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• HIPAA training and protecting PHI per role requirements

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, and maintain patient comfort and education
• Review the patient health history to provide quality care
• Provide assistance to hygienists during procedures and support a variety of clinical tasks
• Set up rooms for hygiene visits, stocking and restocking instruments and supplies
• Use Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols and OSHA & CDC guidelines
• Collaborate with providers and team to follow office systems and maximize workflow

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Hygiene Assistant

ForwardDental – Kenosha is looking for a full-time Hygiene Assistant to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone with little to no dental experience who wants hands‑on training and a path to grow in dentistry. We’re also open to candidates who already have dental experience.

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Pay: $18.00–$20.00/hour

Experience: No prior dental experience required

Software: Dentrix experience preferred

As a Hygiene Assistant, you’ll work alongside our hygiene providers to support excellent patient care while gaining hands‑on dental experience. You’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, teamwork, and putting patients first.

As a Hygiene Assistant, you’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first. Y 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 ForwardDental – Kenosha

ForwardDental – Kenosha, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• collaboration, communication, and patient care
• Monday‑Thursday schedule with consistent daytime hours
• No dental experience required — a strong opportunity for someone ready to learn and build a career in dentistry
• Open to new graduates as well as experienced candidates
• Hands‑on training and ongoing development are provided

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paidholidays,and PTO (paid time off)
• Front- loaded educationand training, providing youtheopportunity 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, 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• On the job training and additional certification may be required based on state requirements
• High school graduate or GED E quivalent
• Team Player

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced customer‑focused environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• 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.
• 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.
  

Who is 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. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the clinical leaders of their practice, retain full clinical autonomy, and establish their own care philosophies. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences.

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.