Hygiene Assistant

Hygiene Assistant – Dental Care at Wellen Park (Full‑Time, Entry Level)

Dental Care at Wellen Park in Venice, FL is looking for a full‑time Hygiene Assistant to join our team. This entry‑level position is ideal for a new graduate from a dental assisting school. With on‑the‑job training, you will gain extensive hands‑on dental experience, improve your assisting skills, and receive ongoing development and career path opportunities. You will work side‑by‑side with our hygiene providers to deliver the best possible patient care.

• 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 rooms in strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations.
• Partner with providers and team to follow office systems and maximize workflow.

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• On‑the‑job training and additional certification may be required based on state requirements.
• Team player with 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 and protection of PHI required.

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.
• 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 sessions periodically throughout the year.
• TB test is required for all new hires in dental office positions; the test will be arranged during the pre‑employment process.

• Competitive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Six paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
• Front‑loaded education and training to develop to your full potential.
• Opportunity to work for a secure company with 20+ years of industry‑leading experience and unlimited growth potential.

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.