Registered Dental Hygienist - $10,000.00 SIGNING BONUS

Are you a passionate Registered Dental Hygienist that seeks to provide top-notch dental care and build lasting relationships with patients?

Do you thrive in a friendly, supportive environment where your skills are valued and your professional growth is encouraged?

If so, we'd love to meet you! Premier Periodontics Bellevue is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist that will perform a variety of clinical duties which promote excellent patient care in the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease.

Key Responsibilities

Welcomes patients and get them situated in the appropriate treatment room

Reviews patient health histories and documents all medications, medical conditions and notates any abnormalities

Obtains, documents, and updates patient dental history, as well as overall health and medication history

Performs the setup and breakdown of all operatory equipment, instruments, and documents on time, to meet regulatory and compliance requirements and to keep the doctor on schedule with daily patient care

Actively delivers a positive patient experience by striving to keep patients focused on the best possible treatment

Ensures the sterility of instruments and operatory prior to patient arrival

Reviews patient's chart through the practice Hygiene Chart Review process to determine any missing patient documents / information at least 3 days prior to the day of patient's appointment and follows hygienist SOP to obtain patient information

Performs dental periodontal therapy and any treatment for each patient per practice protocol

Detects disease by performing oral cancer screening, blood pressure checks, visual inspection of gums, and using periodontal probes to assess periodontal condition and to assess levels of recession

Uses appropriate periodontal modalities per practice protocol for periodontal disease treatment and maintenance

Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control instructions, postoperative instructions, and appoints patients for their recall appointment chairside

Thoroughly documents dental hygiene services including recording vital signs, medical and dental histories, as well as periodontal charting

Sends correspondence with pertinent follow up documentation to the referring doctor no later than the same day of the patient's appointments

Clinical Excellence

Actively participates in daily morning huddles for schedule review and ensure a smooth productive day

Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments

Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions;

troubleshooting malfunctions; notifying operations about require repairs, maintaining equipment inventories and evaluating new equipment and techniques

Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking dental hygiene stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies;

requesting orders for supplies and verifying receipt of supplies per practice protocol

Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing referral networks;

participating in practice study clubs

Trains and develops new hygienists

Conducts educational trainings and provides resources to better care for patients

Brings out of the box thinking and ideas

Competencies

Detail oriented

Maintains confidentiality

Provides a general knowledge base need to perform the job duties

Exhibits professionalism : patience, communication skills, and customer service

Performs job duties with a positive attitude and dedication to working hard

Provides support and cooperation when working with other to provide the best patient care

Remains loyal, carrying out the organization's mission, vision, and values

Problem solver through critical thinking and providing solutions

Proactive in identifying areas of opportunity and making the appropriate adjustments

Demonstrates an expert level knowledge and skill set to properly execute the position duties

Always performing their best work and leading others to do the same

Required education and experience

Maintains current BLS

State License Registrations and Certification as needed

Two years of dental hygiene experience

What we offer :

Competitive Compensation

Monthly bonuses based on production

Medical benefits

Covered Dental Services with EviDent Providers

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Referral bonuses

The anticipated salary range for this position is $64.00 - $72.00 hourly. Final salary will be determined based on several factors including maintaining the integrity and equity of our current internal wage scales as well as qualifying attributes of applicant.

EviDent Alliance's employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.

EviDent Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.