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Dental Hygienist / Clinical Assistant

On-site in Madrid·Added over a year ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Sanitas

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Contract: Internship contract
Education: Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

🎓Education: Higher Degree Training Cycle in Oral Hygiene / Intermediate Degree Training Cycle in Auxiliary Nursing Care. Radiology Operator Certification desirable.

💻 Affinity with new technologies

Nice to have

Initial and ongoing training plan within the company.

Growth and development in a solid, leading company in the sector.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Direct hiring with Sanitas

Competitive compensation: fixed and variable pay, plus social benefits.

The role

If you have completed an internship at one of our clinics and want to join the Sanitas Dental team as a Dental Hygienist or Clinic Assistant, sign up for our job offer.

Being part of a great team of professionals, working in a dynamic environment with the latest technology to care for the oral health of our patients.

What you'll do

💙 Caring for patients at the clinic, to provide a unique, professional, and high-quality experience.

💙Preparing the treatment room depending on the specialty, and accompanying patients to the room.

💙Assist the dentists across the different dental specialties.

💙Perform dental cleanings.

💙Cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing dental materials and equipment, as well as maintaining clinic dental equipment according to established procedures.

💙 Handling the reception desk, when necessary. Addressing patient complaints to provide timely management in each case. Managing cash register closing and reconciliation, issuing invoices, and collecting payment for treatments.

💙 Performing radiological tests in cases where you hold the corresponding accredited qualification.

💙 Preparing treatment plans and explaining them to the patient, providing their treatment schedule through personalized and professional advice. Advising patients on taking out a dental policy.

💙 Supplying materials to the treatment rooms and assisting with stock control, placing material orders and receiving them, and helping with inventory.

💙Carrying out quality control of lab work sent to the laboratory, checking its billing.

💙 Coordinate appointments, manage the schedule, and call patients to confirm, cancel, or modify appointments. Make follow-up calls to patients.

How you'll work

A network of more than 200 dental clinics in Spain

About Sanitas

Sanitas is a leading healthcare company in Spain, offering private health insurance, hospitals, dental clinics, and senior care services. It is part of the Bupa Group, a global healthcare organization headquartered in London, UK. With a network of medical centers, dental clinics, and care homes across Spain, Sanitas serves millions of customers and is a major player in the Spanish healthcare market.

Sanitas has a strong presence throughout Spain, with offices and facilities in Madrid, Barcelona, and many other cities. The company is known for its focus on innovation and digital health, and it actively hires healthcare professionals, including nurses, physiotherapists, and dental staff, as well as corporate roles in IT, finance, and strategy. For international professionals, Sanitas offers opportunities to work in a dynamic healthcare environment in Spain, with roles that may require Spanish language skills, especially in patient-facing positions.

Industry: Healthcare
Founded: 1954
Employees: 5,000–10,000
Headquarters: London, UK
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and 24 more
Website: sanitas.es

Good to know if you are moving

Sanitas is part of Bupa, a global healthcare group, which may offer international career opportunities.
The company has a large network of medical centers and dental clinics across Spain, providing diverse job locations.
Clinical roles typically require Spanish language proficiency, but corporate roles may be more accessible for internationals.
Sanitas is known for its investment in digital health and innovation, offering roles in IT and data.
The company provides training and development programs for healthcare professionals.

In their own words

About the company & team

At Sanitas, we are constantly selecting the best healthcare professionals.

Our hygienist Pilar tells you what her day-to-day is like at Sanitas 👇

We are #TopEmployers2025 in Spain! 🏆 This Top Employers Spain certification recognizes our commitment to employee well-being, as well as the policies and procedures in place to care for each of the people who are part of Sanitas. And, most importantly, it drives us to keep improving!

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