Job Details

Job Details

Req ID: 95824

Supported Practice: American Family Dentistry

Category: Hygiene Assistant

Location: 9269 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922

Position Summary:

Hygiene Assistant

NEW Graduates with a Coronal Polishing Certification Welcome to Apply!

American Family Dentistry- Kingston Pike is looking for a Hygiene Assistant to join our team.

This is

the

perfect role

for someone

with little to no dental 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 American Family Dentistry- Kingston Pike

American Family Dentistry- Kingston Pike, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join a 10
  
  person team that thrives on collaboration,
  
  communication
  
  and community.
• Our office is located off of Kingston Pike right next to Kroger.
• American Family Dentistry- Kingston Pike is looking to add a Hygiene Assistant to the team- coronal polishing certification is required.

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

• Coronal Polishing Certification Required
• Radiology Certification Required
• Team Player

• 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.

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

1

600+

supported doctors in

38

states and over

1,150

+

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.