Hygiene Assistant

Heartland Dental LLC; Tyrone (Blair County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Six paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Tyrone Family Dental is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to support our hygienists and deliver patient-centered care in a fast-paced dental office. This entry-level role offers extensive on-the-job training and the opportunity to grow within a world-class organization.

You will prepare treatment rooms, assist with procedures, manage scheduling in Dentrix, and uphold safety and privacy standards under OSHA, CDC, and HIPAA guidelines. A team-focused attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• On-the-job training and state requirements may apply.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Team player with strong communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• HIPAA training and PHI protection knowledge.
• Willingness to complete required safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients and support hygienists during procedures.
• Review patient health history to ensure quality care.
• Prepare treatment rooms and stock instruments per procedures.
• Use Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
• Follow OSHA and CDC safety protocols.
• Collaborate with team to maximize workflow.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Customer-focused

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hygiene Assistant

Tyrone Family Dental 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 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 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! Hard‑working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care.

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 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, 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 equivalent.
• Team player.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced customer‑focused environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Position will have access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job‑related functions; regular HIPAA training required; protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation; accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
• 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 standard requirement will be completed prior to starting employment.

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.