Position Summary : Hygiene Assistant

Hygiene Assistant

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 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 Magnolia Family Dentistry

Magnolia Family Dentistry, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join a team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
• We are an energetic and fast-paced group of dental professionals and have a very well established office
• Our office is located near the Costco off of Crescent Ranch Boulevard in Lafayette

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

• Provide superior assistance to supported hygienists before, during, and after appointments in accordance with the state dental practice act.
• Assist with setting up and breaking down 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.

Last updated : 2024-04-23