Dental Hygiene Assistant

Dental Hygiene Assistant - Rockford, MI 

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 Meadow Creek Dental Care

Meadow Creek Dental Care, like each Heartland Dental supported practice, is unique to the community they serve 

• Located at 131 and 10 Mile Rd, in front of Meijer
• Training and development opportunities with the latest technology and techniques 
• Monday - Friday schedule, no weekends 

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 Dental Assistant, you’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first.

Benefits:

• Medical, prescription drug and vision insurance 
• Free dental services for yourself and your dependents minus lab fees
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(K) retirement plan
• Monthly and quarterly bonus opportunities 
• 6 paid holidays annually, 2 weeks paid vacation (after one year of employment)
• Continuing education provided and endless growth opportunities

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:

• Michigan Radiology License or willingness to obtain 
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology 
• Experience with a dental software system, Dentrix preferred 

• 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.