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Hygiene Assistant

REQ ID 2024-86035 Lafayette, IN, US

Farabee Family Dental is looking for a Dental Hygiene Assistant to join our team! New graduates welcome! 

 

Full benefits package including 401k, PTO, health and wellness discounts, Telehealth options and more! 

 

About Farabee Family Dental

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

  • Great schedule with a Monday - Thursday patient care week
  • Located at the corner of Farabee Dr and US 26, next to Jimmy John's 
  • Looking for the perfect person to complete our fun, energetic and goal oriented team!

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 

  • Working knowledge of dental terminology and anatomy
  • iTero and digital x-ray experience preferred
  • Dentrix or other dental software experience
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced customer-focused environment.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

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.  
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