Hygiene Assistant

Stardentalpartners; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking dental practice as a Hygiene Assistant in Lafayette, LA! This role offers a dynamic work environment where you will contribute to patient care and support a collaborative team. With a focus on professional development and a patient-centric approach, you will enjoy a balanced work-life schedule and numerous benefits. The practice values growth and offers opportunities for continuing education, ensuring you thrive in your career. If you're passionate about providing excellent dental care and want to be part of a supportive team, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Company Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development support

Short Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Wellness incentives

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a dental front office required.
• Proficient in communication and multi-tasking.

Responsibilities

• Record data and manage patient records efficiently.
• Schedule appointments and follow up with patients.

Skills

Patient check in/out

Appointment scheduling

Active listening

Communication skills

Organized and detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Technical inclination

Education

3+ years of experience in a dental front office

Experience with dental insurance confirmation

Dentrix knowledge

Tools

Dentrix

Patient texting apps

Job description

Overview

Dr. Curtis Roy & Associates is now hiring a Full Time Hygiene Assistant in Lafayette, LA!

We are seeking an experienced Hygiene Assistant to join our community of collaborative, high-quality clinical, business and operations professionals

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 7:45 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday 7:45 am - 4:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

To learn more about this practice, visit: https://www.drcurtisroyandassociates.com

Full-Time (FT) Employees are eligible for:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid $25k Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans with wellness incentives

Additional employment benefits include:

• Patient-centric community approach
• Work/life balance
• Opportunity for career growth
• Professional development and support with continuing education
• Strong business and operational teams
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their household
• 401K

Responsibilities

• Recording data and Requesting records
• Sterilization
• Presenting hygiene treatments
• Patient check in/out
• Answers incoming calls to include new patients
• Appointment scheduling
• Patient follow ups
• Manage unscheduled and treatment pending lists to ensure patient follow through to meet scheduling goals

Qualifications

• 3 + years of experience in a dental front office is a must. Experience with dental insurance confirmation a plus.
• Dentrix knowledge preferred
• Email proficient and ability to use technology such as patient texting apps and basic computer literacy.
• Active listening and communication skills, multi-tasking and the ability to work through scheduling challenges.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to work collaboratively with doctors, practice team members and business support staff
• Technical inclination

Equal Employment Opportunity

Star Dental Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.