Hygiene Assistant

Heartland Dental LLC; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Six paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

ForwardDental – Waukesha – Stone Ridge Drive is seeking an experienced Hygiene Assistant to join our team. You’ll work closely with hygiene providers, helping keep patient care running smoothly while supporting multiple providers throughout the day.

The role emphasizes patient-first service, strong teamwork, and a fast-paced environment. A minimum of 1 year of dental experience and high school graduation are required, with opportunities for ongoing training and growth.

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
• HIPAA training and data safeguards compliance

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey and provide patient education
• Review patient health history to ensure quality care
• Provide superior assistance to hygienists during a wide range of procedures
• Set up rooms, stock and restock instruments and supplies
• Utilize Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols and OSHA & CDC guidance
• Partner with providers to maximize office workflow

Skills

Dental experience

Job description

Hygiene Assistant

ForwardDental – Waukesha – Stone Ridge Drive is looking for an experienced Hygiene Assistant to join our team!

This is a great opportunity for someone with dental experience who enjoys working in a busy, team-oriented environment. You’ll work side by side with our hygiene providers, helping keep patient care running smoothly while supporting multiple providers throughout the day.

What we’re looking for:

• At least 1 year of dental experience as a Hygiene Assistant, Dental Assistant or Hygienist
• Comfortable supporting multiple providers and managing competing priorities throughout the day
• Flexible, motivated and dependable
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Comfortable working in a larger, fast-paced dental office
• Someone who enjoys helping both patients and teammates have a great day

Schedule:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:0 0 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Compensation:

$20.00 – $21.00 per hour

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.

About ForwardDental - Waukesha - Stone Ridge Drive

ForwardDental - Waukesha - Stone Ridge Drive is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join our 25-person team where collaboration, communication and teamwork are part of how we work every day. Our team is energetic, motivated and positive, and we’re looking for someone who brings that same attitude to the office.

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 Equivalent
• 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.