Hygiene Assistant

Hygiene Assistant – OCR Valley Dental Care

BRAND NEW OFFICE!

We are a brand new office located off Highway 431 South right by Food City in Owens Cross Roads.

This role is ideal for someone with little to no dental experience. Our on‑the‑job training will give you extensive hands‑on dental experience and perfect your assisting skills.

• 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

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, 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

• 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
• Knowledge of PHI and HIPAA training requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation
• Prolonged periods of 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 sessions periodically throughout the year
• TB test required for all new hires in dental office positions (non‑applicable in FL & TN)

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 over 1,800 dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.

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.