Dental Hygiene Assistant
Job Details
- Req ID:
- 94594
- Supported Practice:
- Edgewood Family Dental
- Category:
- Hygiene Assistant
- Location:
- 5855 Madison Ave. Suite H, Indianapolis, IN 46227
- Years of Experience:
- No Experience Required (open to experience or new grad)
Position Summary:
Edgewood Family Dental is now hiring a full time Hygiene Assistant!
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 Edgewood Family Dental
Edgewood Family Dental, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.
- Join an eight person team of collaborative, easy-going dental professionals
- Located near Kroger at the corner of Madison Ave and Edgewood Ave
- Monday - Friday 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 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
- 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
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 -
- Indiana Radiology License, or permit pending
- Coronal Polishing certification 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.
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Paid Time Off
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Regional Mentors
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Sponsored Continuing Education Opportunities
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Referral Bonus
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Personal Stories
“I joined Heartland Dental in 2018 with 13 years of dental experience in search of career and leadership growth, and I’ve gotten that in abundance. The support is never-ending. If you have a vision or a dream, Heartland supports it wholeheartedly. I am blessed to be a part of such an amazing Supported Practice!”
- 2023 Joined the Communications Team
- 2021 Promoted to Regional Manager of Operations supporting Columbia and Aiken, SC and Evan, GA
- 2020 Expanded PMO role to support a second office
- 2018 Promoted to become the office’s Practice Manager of Operations (PMO)
- 2018 Joined Heartland Dental as a Business Assistant
“I joined Heartland Dental in search of a new opportunity and have found so much more than I could have ever imagined. Heartland has provided me invaluable education opportunities that have allowed me to achieve things I never thought possible and do things I never would have imagined.”
- 2023 Promoted to Regional Manager of Operations supporting Charlotte, North Carolina
- 2020 Transitioned to a PMO role supporting newly affiliated practices and new, or De Novo, offices in Charleston, SC
- 2017 Promoted to Practice Manager of Operations (PMO) supporting offices in Melbourne, FL
- 2015 Joined Heartland Dental as an Office Manager
“Beyond supporting me professionally, Heartland allows me to make a difference in my community. Being able to volunteer in Free Dentistry Days has been a huge motivator for me. I am proud to make a difference by helping empower providers to give back.”
- 2023 Founding member of Alliance, Heartland Dental’s gender and sexuality employee-led community
- 2022 Transitioned to Digital Marketing
- 2022 Promoted to Field Marketing Strategist
- 2018 Transitioned to the Regional Marketing Strategist
- 2017 Promoted to Practice Manager of Operations
- 2016 Promoted to Office Manager
- 2014 Joined Heartland Dental as a Business Assistant
“I joined Heartland Dental in search of a new career opportunity. Thanks to the great leaders and developmental courses Heartland offers, I have grown both personally and professionally. I never imagined I would become part of a new and growing department!”
- 2022 Promoted to Payor Relations Supervisor
- 2018 Joined a new, growing department as Payor Relations Lead
- 2016 Promoted to Fee Schedule Manager
- 2014 Promoted to Fee Schedule Supervisor
- 2011 Moved to Dental Insurance Administration department as a Fee Schedule Coordinator
- 2008 Transitioned to a role as a Dental Assistant
- 2007 Joined Heartland Dental as a Business Assistant
Heartland Dental
Heartland Dental provides exceptional service to more than 2,300 supported doctors, across 38 states and over 1,400 offices. Cementing itself as the largest, and still one of the fastest growing, Dental Support Organizations in the United States.
Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and set forth their own clinical care philosophies. But all our partners are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experience.
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.
Learn more about this office at edgewoodfamilydental.com