Hygiene Assistant

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Premier Dental Partners - West County is looking for a Hygiene Assistant to join our team. This is the perfect role for someone with little to no dental experience to join a world‑class organization that offers unparalleled training. 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 with 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.

Premier Dental Partners - West County is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join our 14‑person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community.
• You will also find the office culture to be positive, compassionate and fun.
• Working hours:
  
  Monday 8 am‑6 pm, Tuesday‑Thursday 8 am‑5 pm. No Fridays.

• 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 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.
• Will have access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job‑related functions; regular HIPAA training will be required, and the individual must protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

• 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) periodically throughout the year.
• TB test required for all new hires in dental office positions, except in FL & TN.

Not Applicable

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