Hygiene Assistant

Job Details

Req ID: 121140

Supported Practice: Distinctive Dental Solutions

Category: Hygiene Assistant

Location: 1316 East Independence Street, Springfield, MO 65804

Position Summary:

Hygiene Assistant

Distinctive Dental Solutions

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 of

fers


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.


Y

ou'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 Distinctive Dental Solutions

Distinctive Dental Solutions, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join a 12
  person team that thrives on collaboration,
  
  
  communication
  and community!
• Strong team environment!

What You'll Gain

• 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.

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 E
  quivalent
• Team Player

• Ability to work in a fast-paced
  
  
  customer-focused
  environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• The position will have access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training, aligning with the specific role and responsibilities, will be required; and the individual will need to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.
• As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.

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 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.