Hygiene Assistant

Hygiene Assistant

Join our team at Bloomingdale Dental Care in Valrico, FL.

Address: 2184 Bloomingdale Dental Care, Valrico, FL 33596.

Schedule:

No weekends. Monday 7:30–5:30, Tuesday 9:30–7:30, Wednesday 7:30–5:30, Thursday 7:30–5:30, Friday off.

As a Hygiene Assistant, you will work side by side with our hygiene providers to deliver outstanding patient care and enhance their clinical experience.

• Greet and welcome patients, 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 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.

• 1 year or more of Hyg Assistant experience.
• On‑job training and/or additional certification may be required based on state requirements.
• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Team player.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• HIPAA training and protection of PHI.

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing.
• Must lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times.
• Availability to attend virtual or in‑person training sessions periodically throughout the year.
• TB test is required for all new hires in dental office positions in FL & TN.

Bloomingdale Dental Care is a valued member of the Heartland Dental family, dedicated to delivering high‑quality dental care and fostering professional growth.

Join a 12‑person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community.

We offer competitive benefits, front‑loaded education and training, and opportunities for career advancement.

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.