Full-Time Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

We are hiring a Full-Time Registered Dental Hygienist!

$67+ / hr with full benefits

32 hour / week minimum

Dentistry is improving and changing at a fast pace and we are looking for a hygienist who not only knows the oral-systemic connection while providing quality care, but who is a reliable and an exceptional communicator! She or He would need to be ready to learn, as needed, to use the right technology to offer the best care possible for our long-standing patient family.

Our long-standing private practice of 30 years is fully digital and has a spa-like feel that you experience upon entering.

Our adorable therapy dog greeter is the first one to say hello and loves to spend time with our team! Dr. Michelle Ament promotes Wellness and has been trained at the world renown Kois Institute and enjoys providing mentorship other dentists and hygienists .

If you are looking for a place to elevate your career and have fun, apply now!

New grads welcome to apply!

Our Full-Time Registered Dental Hygienist is :

• team-focused and helps others when the opportunity presents
• committed to professional development, ready to grow
• friendly and reliable
• seeking a long-term dental home and a life-changing career opportunity
• respects patient's time and checks on their patients
• fun and engaging
• outgoing personally and professionally
• experience preferred, must have a current dental hygiene license in State of Washington
• sincere and educates patients on their specific dental needs
• similar values and vision on Wellness as the practice
• Eager to take intraoral scans and educate the patient on findings

Full-Time Registered Dental Hygienist Responsibilities

• Perform dental cleanings and oral exams
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques
• Treat and prevent gum disease
• Take dental x-rays
• Use an intraoral scanner and educate the patient
• Administer fluoride treatments
• Assist the dentist during procedures
• Maintain and update patient records
• Follow infection control protocols
• Provide exceptional patient care
• Perform laser gingival therapy
• Cross-trained at the front
• Option of assisted hygiene
• Perform Regular equipment maintenance
• Setup appointments and maintain patients on recall
• Keep area adequately stocked with supplies
• Chart existing oral conditions and recommended treatment accurately
• Setup trays
• Discuss and check to make sure that all previously recommended treatment has been completed
• Administer anesthetic as needed for doctors or his / her patients
• Keep accurate and detailed notes
• Sterilize instruments and trays
• Present patients for the day, special notes, outstanding treatment at morning huddle

Full-Time Registered Dental Hygienist Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program
• Current state dental hygiene license
• CPR certification
• Must be willing to grow and learn
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work well in a team
• Experience with digital x-rays and dental software
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Open to assisted hygiene or single column
• Commitment to continuing education in dental hygiene

Applicants interested in Part-time (PT) :

Please view our PT career opportunity

Hours :

• Monday-Thursday 7 : 30-4 : 30pm
• No Fridays or Weekends!

Benefits / Features

• New Cavitron 360 Ultrasonic Scalers and brand new ops!
• Gemini Laser
• Itero Scanner
• Eaglesoft
• Digital xrays
• CE and mentorship
• Uniform jackets provided
• Team bonus programs
• Team building activities
• Book club
• Holiday and sick pay
• 401K with Matching
• Medical insurance
• In-House dental
• In-house Botox / Xeomin Discounts for Employees
7 days ago