Hygiene Assistant

Heartland Dental LLC; Windsor (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Six paid holidays

PTO (paid time off)

Job summary

Dental Care of Riverbend is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to join a world-class team focused on excellent patient care and professional development. No extensive dental experience required as robust on-the-job training is provided, enabling you to build hands-on skills with experienced providers.

You will work in a supportive environment that values teamwork, learning, and patient focus, gaining exposure to advanced dental technology and ongoing education opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• On the job training and additional certification may be required based on state requirements.
• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Team player with customer-focused mindset.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with strong communication.
• HIPAA awareness and safeguarding PHI as required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey and provide education throughout treatment.
• Conduct review of patient health history to support quality care.
• Provide support to hygienists during procedures in line with state practice acts.
• Set up rooms for hygiene visits and stock instruments and supplies.
• Use Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols and OSHA/CDC guidance.
• Collaborate with providers and team to follow office systems and maximize workflow.

Skills

Team Player

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hygiene Assistant

Dental Care of Riverbend 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.

About Dental Care of Riverbend

Dental Care of Riverbend, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join a fun and energetic 10 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community.

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, 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.

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.