What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygiene Assistant position at Mortenson Dental Partners and Careers?
Mortenson Family Dental
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Job ID: 252
Location: 2052 Harris Pike #54, Independence, KY 41051
Job Type: Full-time
Weekly hours: 32
Are you passionate about creating healthy, beautiful smiles while working in a friendly and supportive environment? Do you thrive in a role where your skills make a real difference in patients’ lives? If so, we’d love to meet you!
We’re seeking a dedicated and compassionate Hygiene Assistant to join our team. Our practice is committed to delivering exceptional patient care in an environment where both patients and team members are treated with respect, trust, and genuine support.
What You’ll Love About Us:
- A Positive, Team-Oriented Culture: We believe in supporting one another and celebrating successes, big or small.
- Opportunities for Growth: We’re committed to helping you advance your skills and reach your career goals.
- Modern Technology & Techniques: Work with state-of-the-art tools in a practice that values staying ahead of the curve.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling and an environment that respects your personal time.
Benefits of being part of the Mortenson Family Dental Team
- Benefits are available after 60 days of employment
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contribution
- Life Insurance
- Flexible spending (health and dependent care) account
- Paid Time Off & 6 paid holidays off
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- 401K
- Daily Pay
- Professional development assistance
- FREE continuing education opportunities
- Employee assistance program
Responsibilities
- Set up a room for all hygiene procedures. Sterilize the room after each patient, and restock the room with supplies for procedures after each appointment.
- Seat patients, take vitals, and obtain consents. Assist the hygienist with patient charting. Schedule the patient's next appointment, and assist with schedule coordination.
- Review medical and dental history. Assist with patient education/oral hygiene instruction.
- Perform lab duties such as pouring models and fabricating whitening trays.
Qualifications
- Have your high school diploma or equivalent
- Obtain your radiology and CPR certification within the required timeframe
- Must pass a background check and drug screening
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the Company’s determination that the candidate has successfully passed a background check, including a drug screen.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and consider all qualified candidates equally.