Hygiene Assistant

X‑Ray Certification Required

Smart Dental of Lexington is looking for a Hygiene Assistant to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with little or no dental experience who is eager to learn on the job and grow within a world‑class organization that values training and career advancement.

• Eight‑person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community.
• Office located off Nicholasville Road next to Chick‑fil‑A.
• Professional, welcoming atmosphere.

• Competitive benefits: health insurance, retirement savings plans, paid holidays, and PTO.
• Front‑loaded education and training to develop to your full potential.
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry‑leading experience and unlimited growth potential.

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, ensuring comfort and providing appropriate education throughout treatment.
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to provide quality care.
• Assist hygienists with wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act.
• Set up rooms for hygiene visits, stocking and restocking instruments and supplies.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare the treatment room with adherence to safety protocols and OSHA & CDC recommendations.
• Partner with providers and team to follow office systems and maximize workflow.

• On‑the‑job training and additional certification may be required based on state requirements.
• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Team player with ability to work in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• HIPAA training required; must protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without accommodations.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times.
• Availability for periodic virtual or in‑person training sessions.
• Tuberculosis test required for all new hires, subject to location.

Heartland Dental is the nation’s largest dental support organization, providing non‑clinical administrative support to more than 3,000 doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Supported doctors retain clinical autonomy, and all hearts are united in delivering the highest quality dental care to their communities.

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values that promote diversity and inclusion. All employees and applicants receive the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.