Hygiene Assistant

Heartland Dental • Dale, OK

34d • Onsite

About The Position

Family Dental of Shawnee, a Heartland Dental Supported Practice and a "Growing Patient-Focused Doctor Office in Shawnee, OK" is looking for an Full-Time Hygiene Assistant to join our team. Family Dental of Shawnee 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 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. About Family Dental of Shawnee: Family Dental of Shawnee, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Join an 11 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community Office is fun, family atmosphere, hard working, and goal-oriented Office Location: 19 Interstate Parkway, Shawnee, OK 74804 Expected Full-Time Work Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 7:45am-5:00pm, Thursday, 7:00am-3:00pm & Friday TBD Any where between 7:00am-5:00[pm (Hours Subject to Change) Why Heartland Dental? Heartland Dental believes that to provide exceptional lifetime care for patients, we must hire and grow team members who will support the business and clinical needs of each supported dental office and foster a strong team building culture. As a Hygiene Assistant, you'll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first. Heartland Dental was recently recognized by Newsweek for two awards: America's Greatest Workplaces and America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024. These prestigious honors come after the organization was reviewed among 1.5 million large and mid-sized companies in a nationwide study and achieved a 5-star rating for both awards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• State Issued Dental Assistant Permit & X-Ray Credentials
• 1 year of Dental Assistant experience
• Dentrix or other dental software experience
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Microsoft Office Suite experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking abilities
• Adaptable to changing workflows and team dynamics
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
• Collabroative team player who thrives in supportive, family-like environments
• Dedicated, dependable with a positive attitude and sefvice-oriented mindset
• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.
• 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) periodically throughout the year.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• No Nights or Weekends - Enjoy a healthy work-life balance
• Full Benefits Package - Including health insurance, retirement plans & PTO
• Quarterly Bonus Potential - Rewarding hard work & dedication
• Dental Assistant Academy Training & CE classes included - We invest in your growth!
• 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.
• Access to on-demand Daily Pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees