Dental Hygiene Assistant - West Babylon, NY

Hygiene Assistant Position

Treating people like family for over 43 years and creating an experience that exceeds an expectation. Become a part of the dynamic and vibrant team at Babylon Dental Care, where the focus extends beyond dental care to making a profound impact on our community and enhancing the lives of our patients. As a foundational provider of general, specialty dental services, and Sleep/Airway Disorder treatments, Babylon Dental Care is recognized for its commitment to excellence, compassion, and unmatched patient care. We are currently seeking a Hygiene Assistant to infuse new energy into our Hygiene team. Our Great South Bay location in West Babylon, NY is a welcoming and warm environment, intentionally designed to promote collaboration and foster creativity. The intention of this role is to create everyday service success, while offering opportunities for growth and advancement, if desired by the professional.

A fast-paced, challenging, and exciting work atmosphere where everyone is focused on making you successful and happy in your role. Training! We will train you to become a great Hygiene Assistant and our (very unique) Global Training program allows you to see how/what all departments do to support you in your role. Some of our Hygiene Assistants have moved into roles as Dental Assistants, Hygienists, Ortho Assistants and even Clinical Administrators. We give plenty of support and we're with you every step of the way! You start your BDC journey with a 15 day Global Training and your own Ambassador to walk you through it all. Our intention during the beginning days is to introduce you to BDC's entire service, culture mindset and give you customized and or individualized training needed to master your role as a Hygiene Assistant.

We expect you to be personally responsible for being on-time and present for every shift you work, and always willing to go the extra mile for our patients! Knowledge of Dentrix Ascend (or other dental software) would be helpful in setting you up for success, but not mandatory. Ability and open to learn our dental software. If you have dental experience, great!

If not, any customer service or experience in the hospitality industry may be relatable to our practice needs and help you succeed in this role.

Here's an example of what a Hygiene Assistant, might do in a day:

• Assisting in opening or closing clinical side to Practice.
• Calling patients in from reception for treatment.
• Conduct patient experience tours, interview and give new patient notecards.
• Responsible in taking x-rays/wellness scans.
• Set up Hygiene rooms for next patient care appointment.
• Break down rooms after care, following all OSHA protocols.
• Taking impressions, making whitening trays and night guards.
• Delivering whitening trays/night guards to patients with care instructions.
• Sterilization duties and following all OSHA protocols.
• Lab clean up, when needed.
• Following Practice closing procedures.
• Filling out daily log sheets.
• Honor and enhance patient relationships.
• Follow Practice radio SOP.
• Comfortable with keeping up to date with email communications as the day goes on.
• Mentoring new team members when comfortable and can create value.
• Comfortable to ask a happy patient to share their feedback online in a review, or refer a friend to the Practice if they know anyone looking for a new dental home. Proudly sharing our service with others.
• Work collaboratively with the entire Practice to meet or exceed monthly goals so all can receive their check exercise!

We're looking for someone who has:

• 3 or more years experience in a customer service environment.
• Flexibility in regards to scheduling. Our office is open 6 days a week, including early morning, late evenings, and some holidays.
• Experience providing exceptional hospitality-inspired customer service in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and high follow through.
• A positive, friendly, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Outstanding teamwork skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish welcomed.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)
• College degree optional

Babylon Dental Care Perks:

• Competitive Compensation: Earn $18 to $20 per hour, reflective of your skills and dedication.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy paid holidays, personal time off, sick time (as per NYS law), health insurance options available, a $2500 dental credit for your own dental needs within the Practices and a 401K with employer match. Monthly team bonus opportunities are extended. Most benefits start after your probationary period of 90 days. You start accruing sick time from day one, as per NYS and the Practice extends PTO within year one.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for learning and advancement in a supportive environment that values innovation and hard work.

Are you ready to make a tangible difference in people's lives, contribute to a meaningful legacy, and grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment? If so, Babylon Dental Care is waiting for you. Join us in our mission to not just care for smiles, but to create them, within our community and our team. Apply today and embark on a journey where your work truly matters. Visit our website to learn more about our organization and the exciting opportunity to be part of a team that is dedicated to providing exceptional dental care and exceeding patient expectations. Also, get a firsthand view of what it's like to be a member of our team by watching video interviews with our team members on Youtube.com/BabylonDentalCareGSB We look forward to meeting you!

Before You Hit "Apply" Let's Make Sure It's a Fit

• Are you the kind of person who shows up on time, prepared, and ready to give your best every day?
• Do you believe that being dependable and doing what you say you'll do matters?
• Do you speak up, share ideas, and love being part of a team that's always improving?
• Does working with positive, hard-working people motivate you to bring your best every day?
• Are you energized by learning new skills and taking initiative without waiting to be asked?
• Do you take pride in details because you know the small things create big experiences?
• Are you the one who helps others, not because you have to, but because that's just who you are?
• Does being part of a purpose-driven team that truly cares about patients and each other excite you?
• Are you looking for a workplace where your ideas matter, your work ethic is celebrated, and every day has meaning?

Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour At

Babylon Dental Care, we don't just strive for excellencewe redefine it. Our goal is to be a Category of One dental practicewhere the patient experience is elevated to a level so exceptional that we stand apart from all other dental practices. This isn't just a workplace; it's a community where we challenge, support, and inspire each other to be the best versions of ourselves.

We Don't Just Hire EmployeesWe Invest in Careers Whether you're starting at the front desk, assisting chairside, or managing patient relationships, we offer continuous training, leadership development, and mentorship to help you grow.

OUR CORE VALUES

• TEAMWORK We create a culture of teamwork in which staff members willingly help one another reach their potential for the greater good of BDC and our patients.
• GROWTH MINDSET We foster an environment that welcomes and supports creativity and intelligence, allowing the individual and company to continually grow and improve.
• SERVING We are committed to serving our patients and one another with genuine respect in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
• QUALITY our focus is a commitment to excellence in all that we do resulting in superior quality of service.
• OVER DELIVER We are passionate about giving more in value to our patients, our community, and our practice that what we expect in return.
• ETHICAL We trust one another to be ethical and act with honesty and integrity at all times.
• FUN Smile, laugh, and bring positive energy to our jobs.