Overview:

Heartland Crossing Dental Care is looking for a Hygiene Assistant to join our clinical team!

About Heartland Crossing Dental Care

Heartland Crossing, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. 

Join a nine person team in a fast-paced, collaborative and goal oriented environment

Located on 67 in Camby, in front of Walmart, next to Taco Bell 

Full time, Monday - Thursday schedule 

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 an EFDA, 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

6 paid holidays annually (after 90 days of employment), 2 weeks paid vacation (after one year of employment)

Continuing education provided and endless growth opportunities

Responsibilities:

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. 

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications -  

Indiana Radiology License, or permit pending 

Working knowledge of dental anatomy and terminology

Experience with a dental software, 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. 

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.   

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.