\n Hygiene Assistant\n

Job Details Req ID: 120950 Supported Practice: Clearwater Dentistry Category: Hygiene Assistant Location: 3006 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33759 Position Summary: Hygiene Assistant Career Opportunty, Clearwater, FLJoin Clearwater Dentistry-Thrive with a Team that Values Collaboration, Communication & Community!xa0Full-Time Hygiene Assistant Career Opportunity!xa0 Apply Today & Make Patients Smile Every Day!Expected Full-Time Work Schedule/Hours:xa0Monday/Tuesday, 7:40am-5:00pm Wednesday, 7:40am-6:00pmThursday, 7:40am-4:00pmEvery Other Friday, 7:40am-1:00pmRole Offers: No Nights or Weekends - Enjoy a healthy work-life balance Full Benefits Package - Including health insurance, retirement plans & PTO Quarterly Bonus Potential - Rewarding hard work & dedication Dental Assistant Academy Training & CE classes included - We invest in your growth!Clearwater Dentistry, a Heartland Dental Supported Practice and a "Growing Patient-Focused Doctor Office" is looking for a Full-Time Hygiene Assistant to join our team.About Clearwater Dentistry:Clearwater Dentistry, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.xa0 Become a key member of a 7-person team that values autonomy, respect, skill utilization, and modern technologyOur office is fun, goal‑driven, solutions‑focused, and committed to transparent feedback and growth.Office Location:xa0 3006 Gulf to Bay Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33759Expected Full-Time Schedule/Work Hours:xa0 Monday/Tuesday, 7:40am-5:00pm Wednesday, 7:40am-6:00pmThursday, 7:40am-4:00pmEvery Other Friday, 7:40am-1:00pmHours Subject to ChangeFun Facts About Clearwater Dentistry:We Celebrate Successes of All SizesBirthdays & Work Anniversaries MatterTeam Outings Keep Us Connectedxa0We Give Back to the CommunityWho is Heartland Dental?Heartland Dental is the nation''s largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,100 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 leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.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.xa0 As a Hygiene Assistant, you'll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first.Heartland Dental was recently recognized by Newsweek for two awards: America's Greatest Workplaces and America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024. These prestigious honors come after the organization was reviewed among 1.5 million large and mid-sized companies in a nationwide study and achieved a 5-star rating for both awards.xa0 What You'll Gain:Career Stability & Growth:xa0 Join a secure company with over 25 years of industry-leading experienced an unlimited opportunities for advance.Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, College Savings & Retirement Savings Plans, 6 paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).Trainining & Development:xa0 Front-loaded education and training to help you grow and reach your full potential from day one; Heartland Dental University & CE ClassesFlexible Pay Access:xa0 Enjoy the convenience of on-demand Daily Pay to access your earnings when you need them.Bonus Potential:xa0 Employee Referral & Quarterly Bonusxa0 More about the role:xa0Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide appropriate education throughout treatment.xa0Conduct a thorough review of the patient's health history to provide quality care.xa0Provide superior assistance to supported hygienists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act.xa0Assist with setting up rooms for all hygiene visits including stocking and restocking instruments and suppliesxa0Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.xa0Prepare treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendationsxa0Partner with the providers and team to follow office systems and maximize office workflow.xa0xa0 Requiredxa0Education, Certifications & Experience:High School Diploma/GEDState Issued Dental Assistant Permit & X-Ray CredentialsCPR CredentialsDental Knowledge, Software & Experience:Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminologyDentrix or other dental software experienceMicrosoft Office Suite experience xa0Team & Culture Fit:Collabroative team player who thrives in supportive, family-like environmentsDedicated, dependable with a positive attitude and service-oriented mindset xa0Business & Professional Skills:Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environmentStrong communication, organization, and multitasking abilitiesAdaptable to changing workflows and team dynamicsDetail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solvingExcellent communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skillsCompliance & Confidentiality: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.xa0Physical 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 positionProlonged periods sitting and standingMust be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at timesAvailability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the yearxa0TB Test Requirement:xa0 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.At Heartland Dental, we're committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion.xa0 We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.xa0