Hygiene Assistant

Hygiene Assistant (OH X‑Ray and coronal polishing certificate required)

Exquisite Dental Care 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. Hard‑working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care.

About Exquisite Dental Care

Exquisite Dental Care is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

Why Join Us

• Join a 20 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community.
• Grow your career in a supportive and fast‑paced practice.
• Full‑time position Monday through Friday.

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six 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 that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential.

More About the Role

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• Process sensitive PHI with HIPAA training and maintain data safeguards.

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• TB test is required for all new hires in dental office positions (standard requirement, not applicable in FL & TN). The test will be arranged during the pre‑employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided.

Who is Heartland Dental?

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 1,900 dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the clinical leaders of their practice, retain full clinical autonomy, and establish their own care philosophies. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences.

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.