Hygiene Assistant

McDonogh Dental 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.

About the role

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. 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.

• 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.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Team player with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced customer-focused environment.
• On-the-job training and additional certification may be required based on state requirements.
• The position will have access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training will be required.

Physical Requirements

• 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) periodically throughout the year.

A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions and must be completed prior to starting employment. This requirement is not applicable in the state of FL & TN.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including health insurance and 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.

About McDonogh Dental

McDonogh Dental is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Join a 27-person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community. A family-oriented office with modern equipment and systems.

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.