Job Details
Req ID: 97225
Supported Practice: My Dentist
Category: Hygiene Assistant
Location: 2111 NW Cache Road, Lawton, OK 73505
Position Summary:
New Dental Assistant Grad Opportunity!Full-Time Hygiene Assistant "No Nights or Weekends,Full Benefits Package, Quarterly Bonus Potential, Hygiene Assistant Academy Training & CE Classes Included"
Expected Full-Time Work Hours:Monday-Thursday, 7:30am-5:30pm & Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm
My Dentist - Lawton, a Heartland Dental Supported Practice and a "Growing Patient-Focused Doctor Office" is looking for a Full-Time Hygiene Assistant to join our team.
This is
the
perfect role
for someone
with Dental Assisting or Hygiene Assiting 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 of
fers
ongoing
development and
future
career path opportunities.
In this role, you
will work side
by
side
our amazing hygiene
providers to provide the
best possible
patient care to our local community.
As a Hygiene Assistant, you'll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first.
Y
ou'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 My Dentist - Lawton:
My Dentist - Lawton
, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.
- Join an 8
person team that thrives on collaboration,
communication
and community - Office is a fun, motivated, goal & results-oriented energetic team
- Expected Full-Time Work Hours:Monday-Thursday, 7:30am-5:30pm & Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm
- Office Location:2111 NW Cache Road, Lawton
Oklahoma
73505
Fun Facts About Office:
*Celebrate Success & Goal Achievements
*Celebrate Birthdays & Work Anniversaries
*Have Team Outings
*Involved in the Community
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
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.
What You'll Gain:- Competitive benefits including health insurance, 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.
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:- High School Diploma/GED
- Oklahoma Dental Assistant Permit
- Oklahoma X-Ray Certification
- 1 year of work experience in a Dental Office
- 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.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced
customer-focused
environment - Team Player
- Excellent communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
- Adapt to a changing work environment
- Sense of urgency
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Microsoft Office Suite experience
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.
Who is Heartland Dental?As the largest and one of the fastest growing Dental Support Organizations, Heartland Dental provides exceptional service to its more than 2,800
supported doctors in 40
states and over 1,750
supported 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 set forth their own clinical care philosophies. With the largest network of doctors, we are founded by a doctor for doctors with a mission to support dentists and their teams as they deliver the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve while providing exceptional careers and creating value for our stakeholders.
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.