Hygiene Coordinator

Advocacy Wisconsin, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance stipend

Vacation accrual starting from day one

5 paid sick days

401(k) plan anticipated in 2027

Job summary

Preferred Search Group partners with a top-rated private dental office in San Diego to hire a warm, outgoing Hygiene Coordinator. You will be the friendly face of the front desk, ensuring an exceptional patient experience while keeping the hygiene schedule running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of dental office experience, excellent communication, and a proactive, organized mindset. Dentrix experience is preferred, with Dental Intel a plus.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a dental office.
• A warm, bubbly, and outgoing personality.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Flexible and enjoys being part of a team.
• Proactive and highly organized.
• Experience with Dentrix is highly preferred.
• Experience with Dental Intel is a huge plus.
• Social media experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Confirm hygiene patients and assist with confirming some doctor appointments.
• Help fill openings in the hygiene schedule.
• Verify dental insurance
• Answer incoming phone calls
• Schedule new patients
• Assist as a backup Treatment Coordinator for smaller cases
• Print routing slips for the next business day
• Help prepare for morning opportunity meetings
• Assist with mail, scanning, and other administrative tasks

Skills

Outgoing personality

Communication skills

Team player

Organized

Social media

Tools

Dentrix

Dental Intel

Job description

• Verify dental insurance

Preferred Search Group is partnering with a top-rated private dental office in San Diego to find a warm, outgoing, and proactive Hygiene Coordinator to join their growing team!

This is an exciting opportunity to join a smaller private practice with a welcoming environment and an established patient base. The ideal candidate will be the friendly face of the front office, helping create an exceptional experience for patients while keeping the hygiene schedule running smoothly.

What You'll Do

• Confirm hygiene patients and assist with confirming some doctor appointments


• Help fill openings in the hygiene schedule


• Verify dental insurance


• Answer incoming phone calls


• Schedule new patients


• Assist as a backup Treatment Coordinator for smaller cases


• Print routing slips for the next business day


• Help prepare for morning opportunity meetings


• Assist with mail, scanning, and other administrative tasks

Schedule

• Monday-Thursday: 6:50 AM-4:00 PM


• Friday: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM (not every Friday)

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience working in a dental office


• A warm, bubbly, and outgoing personality


• Excellent communication and people skills


• Someone who is flexible and enjoys being part of a team


• Proactive and highly organized


• Experience with Dentrix is highly preferred


• Experience with Dental Intel is a huge plus


• Social media experience is a bonus!

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

• Up to $30/hour


• 5 paid sick days


• $200/month health insurance stipend


• Vacation accrual starting from day one


• 401(k) plan anticipated in 2027

If you're a friendly, energetic dental professional who loves working with people and wants to be an important part of a growing private practice, we'd love to hear from you!