Hygiene Assistant

Oak Hills Family Dental is looking for a Hygiene Assistant to join our team. This role is perfect for someone with little to no dental experience, offering extensive on‑the‑job training and a clear path for future career growth.

• Join a 10‑person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community.
• Energetic, fun, and fast‑paced team atmosphere.
• Full‑time;
  Monday‑Friday 7:30‑5:00;
  No weekends.
• Flexibility will be required as some days could start later or end earlier depending on the hygiene schedule.
• Competitive pay based on experience and certifications.
• We’re located at 10201 N Oak Trafficway, Ste 300, Kansas City, MO 64155.

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, 6 paid holidays, and PTO.
• Front‑loaded education and training, providing you the opportunity to develop to your full potential.
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry‑leading experience, offering 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 (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.
• Ability to train with no experience required.
• Must have a positive attitude and the willingness to grow.
• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Team player with a helpful mindset.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job‐related functions; regular HIPAA training will be required.

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
• 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) periodically throughout the year.
• Tuberculosis (TB) test required for all new hires in dental office positions prior to starting employment.

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 supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve, and supported doctors retain clinical autonomy.

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.

This position is an equal opportunity position in compliance with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws or regulations. Heartland Dental is an equal opportunity or affirmative action employer and employment will be based on merit or qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age group, family group, status, or sex group, disability, or any other protected status or characteristic.