Hygiene Coordinator in Grass Valley, California at Straine Dental Management LLC

Full-Time Hygiene Coordinator

Fore Dental Care is seeking an experienced, organized, and patient-focused Hygiene Coordinator to join our team. This position is ideal for someone with dental office experience who enjoys building relationships with patients, maintaining a productive hygiene schedule, and helping the practice deliver an outstanding patient experience.

Schedule
Full-time, Monday through Friday
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM–4:00 PM

Compensation and Benefits
$30-40 per hour, based on experience
Benefits package available

Responsibilities
Coordinate and maintain a productive hygiene schedule
Schedule hygiene appointments, periodontal maintenance, and continuing-care visits
Confirm appointments and help minimize cancellations and scheduling gaps
Monitor overdue patients and conduct proactive recall outreach
Educate patients on the importance of maintaining recommended hygiene visits
Communicate treatment recommendations, appointment details, and financial information clearly
Verify patient information and dental insurance coverage as needed
Accurately update patient records, notes, and scheduling information
Collaborate with hygienists, doctors, and front-office team members to support efficient patient flow
Provide friendly, professional service by phone and in person
Assist with additional front-office duties as needed

Qualifications
At least two years of dental office experience
Knowledge of dental terminology, hygiene procedures, and recall systems
Strong scheduling, organizational, and time-management skills
Excellent communication and customer-service abilities
Comfortable discussing recommended care and scheduling future treatment
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy dental practice
Dependable, professional, and team-oriented
Preferred Qualification
Experience using Dentrix dental software

If you are an experienced dental professional who enjoys connecting with patients and keeping the hygiene department organized and productive, we would love to hear from you!